Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whort

noun
/wɔːt/
Definition
a term used primarily in British English to refer to a type of berry, particularly a whortleberry.
Examples
  • The hiker collected whorts while walking through the woods.
  • Whorts make excellent additions to pies and jams due to their rich flavor.
Meaning
Whort is often associated with the bilberry, a small, blue-black fruit found in woodland areas.
Synonyms
  • bilberry
  • blueberry