butyraceous

[ byoo-tuh-rey-shuhs ]

adjective

1. of the nature of, resembling, or containing butter.

butyraceous

/ ˌbjuːtɪˈreɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, containing, or resembling butter

Word History and Origins

Origin of butyraceous¹

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin būtȳr(um) butter + -aceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of butyraceous¹

C17 butyr- , from Latin būtyrum butter + -aceous

Example Sentences

At lower temperatures it becomes concrete and butyraceous; and afterwards fuses at 90°.

From Project Gutenberg

A green butyraceous matter, obtained from Asagra officinalis.

From Project Gutenberg

By agitation with water, it is separated into two oils—one lighter, the other heavier, than water; the last is butyraceous.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• buttery
• creamy
• oiled
• slippery
• waxy