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Definition of sorrel
: 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
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
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First Known Use: 15th century
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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
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