First Known Use: 15th century
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1sorrel
noun sor·rel \ˈsȯr-əl, ˈsär-\
Definition of SORREL
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: a brownish orange to light brown
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Origin of SORREL
Middle English sorel, noun & adjective, from Anglo-French, from sor red, auburn, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch soor dry, barren, Old English sēar dry — more at sere
2sorrel
noun
Definition of SORREL
: any of various plants or plant parts with sour juice: as a : any of various docks (as Rumex acetosa and R. acetosella); also : the leaves used as a potherb b : wood sorrel
Origin of SORREL
Middle English sorel, from Anglo-French surele, from sur, siur sour, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sūr sour — more at sour
First Known Use: 15th century
SORREL[1] Defined for Kids
1sorrel
noun sor·rel \ˈsȯr-əl\
Definition of SORREL for Kids
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: a light reddish brown horse often with a white mane and tail
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: a brownish orange to light brown
2sorrel
noun
Definition of SORREL for Kids
: any of several plants with sour juice
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