Butte (noun)

A steep-sided, isolated hill or mountain with a flat top, typical of the western United States.

Origin:

From the french word 'butte' meaning 'hillock', from the old french word 'bute' meaning 'small hill'.

Examples:

  1. The butte served as a landmark for settlers traveling across the Great Plains.
  2. The butte was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
  3. The butte was a sacred site for Native American tribes in the area.
  4. The butte provided a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
  5. The butte was home to a variety of plant and animal species not found elsewhere in the region.
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