butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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Menu highlights include a tuna tower with avocado, a pork tomahawk with miso butterscotch sauce, cold water lobster tail, vegetarian bolognese, salt and pepper calamari, steaks, Parker House rolls and more.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2024
In May, Graeter's released its first bonus flavor of the year, Peanut Butter Brittle, which features a butterscotch base and praline peanuts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
Treats include malai gulab jamun (like Indian doughnuts), laddu rose (fruity balls covered in rose petals) and butterscotch rolls.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Its black-cherry, raspberry, butterscotch, and aniseed flavors are wrapped in a layer of soft, silky tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2024
In May, Graeter's released its first bonus flavor of the year, Peanut Butter Brittle, which features a butterscotch base and praline peanuts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
Treats include malai gulab jamun (like Indian doughnuts), laddu rose (fruity balls covered in rose petals) and butterscotch rolls.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Its black-cherry, raspberry, butterscotch, and aniseed flavors are wrapped in a layer of soft, silky tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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