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buttercup

The correct spelling is buttercup.

How to pronounce buttercup

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/
noun

IPA: /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/

Say it like: But-ter-cup

The correct spelling is buttercup. Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
  2. 2.Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.
  3. 3.Affectionate or ironic term of address.

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