black butter

noun

1. beurre noir.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black butter¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

The title of this dish translates to “Brains in Black Butter.”

From The Daily Beast

Chicken livers are very nice, and cod's tongues with black butter cannot be surpassed.

From Project Gutenberg

But as to our black butter, do not decoy anybody to Southampton by such a lure, for it is all gone.

From Project Gutenberg

Boil for half an hour, drain, carefully remove all herbs from the brains, and serve with a black-butter sauce.

From Project Gutenberg