noun

butterscotch

butterscotch

She loves butterscotch pudding.

She loves butterscotch pudding.

This ice cream has a butterscotch swirl.

This ice cream has a butterscotch swirl.

((butterscotch)) a type of candy or flavouring She loves butterscotch pudding.

Synonyms: caramel, toffee

From 'butter' and 'scotch', where 'scotch' may mean 'to cut' or 'to scorch'. It's made by heating butter and brown sugar.

Think of 'scorching' 'butter' and sugar together to create the flavour. The name sounds like what it is.

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