gruit

English

noun
Definitions
  • (brewing) A herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish gruit (dregs).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

gruit

Gloss

dregs

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