WORT


Meaning of WORT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' w ə rt, ' wo ̇ rt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wyrt root, herb, plant ― more at ROOT

Date: before 12th century

: PLANT especially : an herbaceous plant ― usually used in combination <louse wort >

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