Butterflyer

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪ.ər/ noun

Definition

A person or tool that butterflies something, such as food; one who cuts or prepares food in butterfly style.

Etymology

From 'butterfly' verb plus agent suffix '-er,' creating one who performs the butterflying action, similar to 'butterer.'

Kelly Says

Professional butterflyers in restaurant kitchens develop amazing speed and accuracy—they can butterfly dozens of shrimp in minutes by hand, which is why automation hasn't completely replaced them!

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