Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wort

noun

/wɜːrt/

Definition

A plant or herb, especially one with medicinal properties or one that is used in traditional herbal medicine.

Examples

St. John’s wort is commonly used for its antidepressant effects.
In ancient times, various wort plants were considered essential for healing.
The word ‘wort’ appears in many traditional names of herbs, such as valerian wort and mugwort.

Meaning

The term ‘wort’ is often used in conjunction with other words to denote specific plants, particularly those valued for their healing or culinary qualities.