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torchwort

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
torch-wort
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Usage

Synonyms

hag-taper common mullein great mullein Jacob's staff Aaron's rod Jupiter's staff cow's lungwort Adam's flannel

Questions

What does torchwort mean?
The common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Where does torchwort come from?
From torch + wort, because in ancient times the stalks were dipped in suet and used as torches.

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