butterscotch

noun but·ter·scotch \-ˌskäch\

: a hard candy made by boiling butter, sugar, and water

Full Definition of BUTTERSCOTCH

: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water; also : the flavor of such candy

: a moderate yellowish brown

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noun but·ter·scotch \ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch\

: a candy made from sugar, corn syrup, and water

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