gorst

Middle English

/ˈɡɔrst/

noun
Definitions
  • Gorse (Ulex europaeus) or a similar plant.
  • A area or place covered in gorse or furze.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English gors inherited from Proto-Germanic *gurstaz.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*gurstaz

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