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butterscotch
noun but·ter·scotch \-ˌskäch\
: a hard candy made by boiling butter, sugar, and water
Full Definition of BUTTERSCOTCH
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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First Known Use of BUTTERSCOTCH
1855
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butterscotch
noun but·ter·scotch \ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch\
Definition of BUTTERSCOTCH for Kids
: a candy made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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