sweetwort

/ˈswiːtˌwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of herb used as a sweetener, particularly in beverages.

“In the old recipe, sweetwort was the primary ingredient used to make the tea sweeter.”

Synonyms

  • licorice root
  • sweet grass

Antonyms

  • bitterweed
  • tart herb