sorrel

noun (1)

sor·rel | \ ˈsȯr-əl

How to pronounce sorrel (audio)

, ˈsär-\

Definition of sorrel

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a sorrel-colored animal especially : a light bright chestnut horse often with a mane and tail of lighter color (such as flaxen) — compare chestnut entry 1 sense 4, bay entry 2 sense 1

2 : a brownish orange to light brown

sorrel

noun (2)

Definition of sorrel (Entry 2 of 2)

: any of various plants or plant parts with sour juice: such as

a : any of various docks (such as Rumex acetosa and R. acetosella) also : the leaves used as a potherb

b : wood sorrel

History and Etymology for sorrel

Noun (1)

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

Noun (2)

Middle English sorel, from Anglo-French surele, from sur, siur sour, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sūr sour — more at sour

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sorrel

noun

sor·rel | \ ˈsȯr-əl

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Kids Definition of sorrel

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a light reddish brown horse often with a white mane and tail

2 : a brownish orange to light brown

sorrel

noun

Kids Definition of sorrel (Entry 2 of 2)

: any of several plants with sour juice

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