Gruit
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɡɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gruit is a noun meaning (brewing) An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.
Meaning
(brewing) An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) Any beer made with such a mixture.
Word Forms
- gruits
- grut
- gruyt
Synonyms for gruit
Depending on context, synonyms include gruitbeer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gruitbeer, grout, grist, grisette, guile, gyle.
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