stavyadj.
/ˈsteɪvi/ U.S.
Of butter: Tasting of the staves or cask.
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soddena1800
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stavy1888
1888 Voice (N.Y.) 23 Feb. Stavy or woody butter [comes] from tubs made of green wood.
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