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sor·rel | \ ˈsȯr-əl 
, ˈsär- \
, 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
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nounsor·rel | \ ˈsȯr-əl \
\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
nounKids Definition of sorrel (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of several plants with sour juice
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