walwort

Middle English

/ˈwalwurt/

noun
Definitions
  • danewort The plant Sambucus ebulus, often used for medicinal purposes
  • A plant that is similar to danewort in appearance or function.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wealhwyrt affix from Middle English wale (outsider, wheal, preference, selection, welt) + Middle English wort (plant, brewing wort).

Origin

Middle English

wort

Gloss

plant, brewing wort

Concept
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Agriculture and vegetation

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