Etymology

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Today it means: Having a bud-like projection or a kind of trefoil at the end; (in particular, of a cross) having a trefoil of buds at the end of each arm. Full definition →

French boutonné
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  1. French · derived fromboutonné
  2. English todaybotony

From French boutonné; from boutonner (“to bud, button”).

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