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malt

Pronunciation: /mɔːlt, mɒlt/

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Definition of malt

noun

[mass noun]
  • barley or other grain that has been steeped, germinated, and dried, used for brewing or distilling and vinegar-making.
  • short for malt whisky.
  • North Americanshort for malted milk.

verb

[with object]
  • convert (grain) into malt: (as noun malting)barley is grown for malting

Derivatives

maltiness

noun

malty

adjective (maltier, maltiest)

Origin:

Old English m(e)alt, of Germanic origin; related to melt

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