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French

Etymology

Vulgar Latin *butitaurus, from butio (“‘bittern’”) + taurus (“‘bull’”), apparently because of its call.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /by.tɔʁ/

Noun

butor m. (plural butors)

  1. bittern (bird of the family Ardeidae)
  2. boor, oaf







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