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sorrel1 definition

sor·rel (sôr′əl, sär′-)

noun

  1. any of various short, coarse weeds (genus Rumex) of the buckwheat family, with sour, edible leaves
  2. wood sorrel

Etymology: ME sorel < OFr surele < Frank *sur; akin to OHG sur, sour

sorrel2 definition

sor·rel (sôr′əl, sär′-)

noun

  1. light reddish brown
  2. a horse or other animal of this color

Etymology: LME < OFr sorel < sor, sore, light brown < ML saurus < Gmc *saur, light brown, color of dry leaves, orig., dry, akin to sear

adjective

light reddish-brown

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sorrel Synonyms

sorrel

modif.

tawny, roan, sandy, red; see brown, red.


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sorrel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Plants include wood sorrel, wood anemone and a wide variety of mosses, lichens and fungi.

Adjective modifier

  • common: Common sorrel is found in open woodland, woodland rides and edges, in maritime and river shingle, and on mountain ledges.

Modifies a noun

  • sauce: We fed John Cole of a rare piece of wild salmon, with a sorrel sauce and potatoes from our little garden.

Noun used with modifier

  • sheep: Pernicious weeds - these include morning glory, sheep sorrel, ivy and several types of grasses.
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