I. büˈtēk noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, probably from Old Provençal botica, from Greek apothēkē warehouse — more at apothecary
1. : a small retail store ; especially : a specialty shop dealing in ladies' fashionable ready-to-wear clothes and accessories
2. : a utilitarian or luxury item lavishly decorated (as with gilt, sequins, jewels)
II. noun
: a small company that offers highly specialized products or services — often used attributively
boutique wineries
an independent investment boutique