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Definition of wort - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
brewingTECH. liquid extracted from the mashing process of brewingTECH.
- After mashing, the wort was boiled and hops were added.
2.
historyDated plant used for food or medicineDated
- The herbalist collected wort for the remedy.
3.
botanyTECH. nonvascular plant, especially a liverwort or hornwortTECH.
- Several worts grew on the damp forest floor.
Expressions with wort
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herbal preparation used for health benefits
She takes St. John's wort for her mood.
plant with yellow flowers and glandular leaves
Saint John's wort grows abundantly in the wild.
Origin of wort
Old English, wyrt (root or herb)
Terms with wort included in their meaning
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brewing
steep malt in warm water to form wort
Examples of wort in a sentence
They tasted the wort to ensure the right flavor profile. In medieval times, wort was a common ingredient in potions. The ancient recipe called for wort to heal ailments. A tiny wort covered the shaded stone. The botanist found a rare wort beside the stream.
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- French:moût, herbe, ...
- German:Würze, Kraut, ...
- Italian:mosto, erba, ...
- Spanish:mosto, hierba, ...
- Portuguese:mosto, erva, ...
- Chinese:麦芽汁, 草药, ...
- Japanese:麦汁, 薬草, ...
- Arabic:وورت, نبتة طبية, ...
- Hebrew:תִּירוֹשׁ, צֶמַח מַרְפֵּא, ...
- Russian:сусло, зверобой, ...
- Ukrainian:сусло, зілля, ...
- Hindi:वर्ट, जड़ी-बूटी, ...
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