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sorrel - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sorrel'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) sorel, from (etyl) sorel, .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A kind of plant with acidic leaves, especially Rumex acetosa (common sorrel), sometimes used as a salad vegetable.
  • Derived terms
    * mountain sorrel * red sorrel * salt of sorrel * sheep sorrel * sorrel tree * wood sorrel

    See also

    * oxalic acid * schav * sourwood

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) . See also (sere).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A brown colour, with a tint of red.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Of a brown colour, with a tint of red.
  • See also

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