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buttery

[buht-uh-ree] / ˈbʌt ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
containing butter
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“In the 14th century A.D., a Moroccan explorer named Ibn Battuta documented that a buttery variation of khichuri was eaten daily in South Asia,” wrote Rachael Grow for Mashed.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The finished dish is buttery and oily in all the right ways.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Lactococcus lactis was associated with buttery aromas, while Limosilactobacillus fermentum produced sugar alcohols that can add a mild sweetness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

“It’s not a grind for me,” she said in a buttery yellow-and-black Chanel coat from Spring/Summer 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

My fingers dug into the buttery, cool fabric of his jacket.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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