Main Entry: ¹malt

Pronunciation: \ˈmȯlt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mealt; akin to Old High German malz malt, Old English meltan to melt

Date: before 12th century

1 : grain (as barley) softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
2 : malt liquor
3 : malted milk

— malty \ˈmȯl-tē\ adjective