malt

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, allowed to germinate, and dried for brewing or food

   The brewery bought malt from local farmers.

2. 2
   noun

   a drink or flavoring made with malted grain

   He ordered a chocolate malt after lunch.

3. 3
   verb

   to turn grain into malt

   The barley was malted before brewing began.

From Old English mealt, from a Germanic root connected with softening or grinding. Malting softens and changes grain so its sugars can be used in brewing and food.

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