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Origin and Etymology 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
First Known Use: 15th century
sorrel
Definition of sorrel
: any of various plants or plant parts with sour juice: such asa : any of various docks (such as Rumex acetosa and R. acetosella); also : the leaves used as a potherbb : wood sorrel
Origin and Etymology 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 Defined for Kids
Definition of sorrel for Students
1 : a light reddish brown horse often with a white mane and tail
2 : a brownish orange to light brown
Definition of sorrel for Students
: any of several plants with sour juice
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