n 1  :  a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food  2  :  a buttery substance : esp  :  any of various fatty oils remaining nearly solid at ordinary temperatures .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  bat·tery  beta ray  bit·ter  BUdR 
 
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