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butte

noun

/bjuːt/

Meaning

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.

mesa, hill, plateau, mound

valley, depression

rocky butte, desert butte, tall butte

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.