Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch tortse, from Old French torche, ultimately from Latin torqueō (twist).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -oːrts

Noun

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toorts f or m (plural toortsen, diminutive toortsje n)

  1. torch (stick with flame at one end)
    Synonym: fakkel
  2. mullein (any plant of the genus Verbascum)
    Hyponyms: kandelaartoorts, keizerskaars, koningskaars, melige toorts, mottenkruid, oosterse toorts, paarse toorts, stalkaars, vlokkige toorts, witte toorts, zwarte toorts

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general
plant species

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