bute

/bjuːt/
noun
  1. A short form of 'butte', a steep-sided hill or mountain, often flat-topped, common in dry areas.
    • The bute stood alone on the plain, a landmark for travelers.
    • We hiked to the top of the bute and looked out over the desert.
    • Photographers love the way the sunset lights up the red rock of the bute.
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