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Butte Definition & Meaning

butte
noun
  1. a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
  2. a town in southwestern Montana; center for mining copper

"Butte" in song lyrics

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  • "superior court of california county of butte"
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  • "crested butte"
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  • "cresttd butte"
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Frequently asked questions

What does butte mean?
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides a town in southwestern Montana; center for mining copper
What part of speech is butte?
Butte is a noun.
How many definitions does butte have?
Butte has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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