SINCE 1828
wort
noun (1)
\ ˈwərt
, ˈwȯrt
\
, ˈwȯrt
\
Definition of wort
(Entry 1 of 2)
: plant
especially
: an herbaceous plant
—usually used in combination lousewort
wort
noun (2)Definition of wort (Entry 2 of 2)
: a sweet liquid drained from mash and fermented to make beer and whiskey
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