sorrel

noun

Definition of sorrelnext
as in chestnut

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Recent Examples of sorrel In front, basil, garlic chives, citrus-scented geraniums, sorrel, and lemon balm grow. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 It was also nicely complemented by the homemade fresh juices, which includes options such as carrot, pineapple and sorrel. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 Surrounded by edible sorrel flowers. — Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026 While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée. — John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorrel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorrel
  1. roan
  2. palomino
  3. bay
  4. black
  5. pinto
  6. buckskin
  7. trotter
Noun
  • Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Definition of roan
Noun
  • Baltzor drives her side-by-side through grass the color of a flaxen palomino.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Like any Boise kid, William Goodman grew up knowing landmarks such as the rearing palomino above the Ranch Club in Garden City.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of palomino
Noun
  • Its internal weapons bays should accommodate munitions weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ugreen says this capability adds the option for enterprise-class endurance and sustained write performance in the main storage bay, which would be beneficial for housing active project files, virtual machine storage, or databases.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bay
Noun
  • Ditch your boring black and opt for a shoulder bag in a fun texture this season, like this Michael Kors woven suede bag.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Henry kept things sporty in a red-and-black zip-up jacket and dark trousers, while Johan opted for a black T-shirt and slouchy gray jeans.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of black
Noun
  • Before sealing the bag, use a rolling pinto gently flatten the meat (do not roll back and forth) to about half an inch thick.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Try traditional cuisine like gallo pinto (rice and beans) and vigoron (a dish made with yucca, pork rinds, and cabbage salad).
    — Essence, Essence, 13 May 2026
Definition of pinto
Noun
  • Family portraits on loan from Chief Pharaoh include his mother, Olive, the former chief; his great-aunt, Pocahontas, in traditional buckskin regalia; the chief and his daughter.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Park officials found feather boxes, crystals, turquoise and buckskin bags.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of buckskin
Noun
  • Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of trotter

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