black butter

noun

Beurre noir, butter which has been cooked over low heat until the milk solids turn dark brown.

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Meanings

nounblack butter (countable and uncountable, plural black butters)

plural black butters

  1. countableuncountableBeurre noir, butter which has been cooked over low heat until the milk solids turn dark brown.
  2. countableuncountableA dark, spiced spread made from apples and cider (similar to apple butter), a specialty of Jersey.
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APA

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Chicago

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