torchwort
The common mulleinThe common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Origin
From torch + wort, because in ancient times the stalks were dipped in suet and used as torFrom torch + wort, because in ancient times the stalks were dipped in suet and used as torches.
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