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butterscotch

but·ter·scotch [ búttər skòch ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. brittle sugar candy: a brittle brown-colored candy made from butter and brown sugar

2. butterscotch flavoring: a flavoring made from the ingredients used in butterscotch

3. colors light brown: a light brown color

[Mid-19th century. Probably because first made in Scotland]

but·ter·scotch adjective
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