sorrel Definition

sorrel¹
noun

1. Any of various low-growing perennial plants, many of which have spear-shaped leaves which give an acid taste.
2. The leaves of this plant, which are used in medicine and in cookery.

Etymology: 15c: from French sorele, from sur sour.

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sorrel²
adj

1. Being reddish-brown or light chestnut in colour.

noun

1. This colour.
2. A horse or other animal of this colour.

Etymology: 15c: from French sorel, a diminutive of sor brown.