butter

English

/ˈbʌtəɹ/, /ˈbʌtə/, /ˈbʌtɚ/, /ˈbʌtɚ/, /ˈbʊtə/

noun
Definitions
  • A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
  • Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).
  • (obsolete) Any specific soft substance.
  • (aviation) A smooth plane landing.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English buter inherited from Old English butere (butter) inherited from *buterā derived from Latin būtȳrum derived from Ancient Greek βούτῡρον (cow cheese, butter).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βούτῡρον

Gloss

cow cheese, butter

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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