\ ˈwərt
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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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“Wort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wort. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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