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hellbroth

noun hell·broth \-ˌbrȯth\

Definition of HELLBROTH

: a brew for working black magic

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First Known Use of HELLBROTH

1605

Rhymes with HELLBROTH

betroth, breechcloth, broadcloth, cheesecloth, clothes moth, dishcloth, drop cloth, facecloth, floorcloth, grass cloth, ground cloth, ground sloth, haircloth, hawk moth, loincloth, oilcloth, sackcloth, sailcloth, silk moth, sphinx moth, sponge cloth, washcloth, whole cloth, wire cloth

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