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buttermilk
noun but·ter·milk \ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk\
: the liquid that is left after butter has been made from milk or cream
Full Definition of BUTTERMILK
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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First Known Use of BUTTERMILK
15th century
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buttermilk
noun but·ter·milk \ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk\
Definition of BUTTERMILK for Kids
: the liquid left after churning butter from milk or cream
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buttermilk
noun but·ter·milk \ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk\
Medical Definition of BUTTERMILK
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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