Sorrel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒɹəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorrel is a noun meaning Any of various plants with acidic leaves of the genus Rumex, especially.
Meaning
Any of various plants with acidic leaves of the genus Rumex, especially.
More Meanings
- Members of genus Oxalis or family Oxalidaceae, woodsorrels.
- The roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa.
- A brown colour, with a tint of red.
- Of a brown colour, with a tint of red. (especially: a sorrel horse)
Example Sentences
A little harmless gossip ensued on various themes, such as where old Aunt Sally got her new red head-kerchief, and how "Missis was a going to give Lizzy that spotted muslin gown, when she 'd got her new berage made up;" and how Mas'r Shelby was thinking of buying a new sorrel colt, that was going to prove an addition to the glories of the place.
Word Forms
- sorrels
Synonyms for sorrel
Depending on context, synonyms include chestnut, chromatic, dock, oxalis, rozelle, colored.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dock, roselle, oxalis, colored, chromatic, rozelle.
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