beerwort

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English berwort, berwurt, equivalent to beer +‎ wort. Cognate with Dutch bierwort (beerwort), German Bierwürze (beerwort).

Noun

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beerwort (plural beerworts)

  1. (brewing) Wort prepared by the infusion of malt with water, intended to be converted into beer.