fairy butter
The term "fairy butter" can refer to a historical British food spread, a type of gelatinous fungus, or a substance in folklore believed to be created by fairies.
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Definition
B2Historical British Cuisine
(historical)A food made from butter, egg yolks, sugar, and orange flower water.
Example
- Fairy butter was often served with scones during tea time in historical Britain.
C1Mycology
(scientific, technical)A type of yellow, gelatinous fungus found on decaying wood.
Example
- While hiking, we spotted fairy butter growing on an old log.
C2Folklore
(mythological)A golden or yellowish substance found on plants or leaves, believed to be the work of fairies.
Example
- In the story, the children discovered fairy butter on the leaves, a sign that fairies had visited the garden.
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