Description
The Greek word for butter is βούτυρο (voutiro). Etymologically, it comes from the ancient Greek βούτυρον (bouturon), a compound of βοῦς (ox/cow) and τυρός (cheese), literally meaning “cow cheese”. In ancient times, Greeks viewed it as a non-culinary item used for medicine, while modern Greek cuisine features rich sheep, goat, and cow milk butters




