butter coolers

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Scope note
Cylindrical or oval covered vessels designed to serve chilled butter at the table; often with a drainer intended to contain the butter as it is cooled in iced water. Also includes similar vessels made without a drainer but with perforations on the sides and bottom for ventilation. Use "butter dishes" for other dishes intended to hold and serve butter at the table.
butter coolers
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024