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Webster 1913 Edition

Torchwort

Torch′wortˊ

,
Noun.
(Bot.)
The common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. Called also
torch
, and
hig-taper
.

Definition 2024

torchwort

torchwort

English

Noun

torchwort ‎(uncountable)

  1. The common mullein.

Etymology

torch +‎ wort, because in ancient times the stalks were dipped in suet and used as torches.

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