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butte

Syllabification: (butte)
Pronunciation: /byo͞ot/

Definition of butte

noun

technical
  • an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top (similar to but narrower than a mesa).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, 'mound', from Old French but, of unknown origin (compare with butt2)

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