I. ˈbə-tə-rē, ˈbə-trē noun
( plural -ter·ies )
Etymology: Middle English boterie, from Anglo-French, from but cask, butt — more at butt
Date: 14th century
1. : a storeroom for liquors
2.
a. chiefly dialect : pantry
b. : a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students
II. ˈbə-tə-rē adjective
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : having the qualities (as smoothness or richness) of butter
buttery flavors
b. : containing or spread with butter
buttery pastry
2. : marked by flattery
buttery compliments