butterscotch

English

/ˈbʌtɚˌskɑtʃ/, /ˈbʌtəˌskɒtʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.
  • A sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients.
  • A light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English scocchen (cut, score, nick).

Origin

Middle English

scocchen

Gloss

cut, score, nick

Concept
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Ontological Category

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