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1. buttery

adjective. ['ˈbʌtɝi'] resembling or containing or spread with butter.

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Synonyms

Etymology

  • buttery (English)
  • -y (English)
  • -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • boterie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • botaria (Latin)
  • butter (English)
  • -er (English)

2. buttery

noun. ['ˈbʌtɝi'] a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals.

Etymology

  • buttery (English)
  • -y (English)
  • -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • boterie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • botaria (Latin)
  • butter (English)
  • -er (English)

3. buttery

adjective. ['ˈbʌtɝi'] unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.

Etymology

  • buttery (English)
  • -y (English)
  • -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • boterie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • botaria (Latin)
  • butter (English)
  • -er (English)

4. buttery

noun. ['ˈbʌtɝi'] a small storeroom for storing foods or wines.

Etymology

  • buttery (English)
  • -y (English)
  • -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • boterie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • botaria (Latin)
  • butter (English)
  • -er (English)
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