Hort — meaning in English

English meaning

• hoard noun A hidden store of valuable things, often kept secretly.
• hotbed noun A place or situation where something, especially something undesirable, develops quickly and intensely.

Senses

Hort is used for these senses in English:

• hoard A hidden supply or fund.
• hotbed (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
• treasure trove A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.

hoard — full definition

1. noun A hidden store of valuable things, often kept secretly.
2. verb To collect and store up, often more than is needed, usually out of anxiety or greed.

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