SORRELS

Noun

sorrels

plural of sorrel

Source: Wiktionary


SORREL

Sor"rel, a. Etym: [F. saur, saure, OF. sor, sore, probably of Teutonic origin; cf. D. zoor dry, LG. soor; the meaning probably coming from the color of dry leaves. See Sear, a., and cf. Sorel.]

Definition: Of a yellowish or redish brown color; as, a sorrel horse.

Sor"rel, n.

Definition: A yellowish or redish brown color.

Sor"rel, n. Etym: [F. surelle, fr. sur sour, fr. OHG. s sour. See Sour.] (Bot.)

Definition: One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a plant of the genus Rumex, as Rumex Acetosa, Rumex Acetosella, etc. Mountain sorrel. (Bot.) See under Mountain.

– Red sorrel. (Bot.) (a) A malvaceous plant (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) whose acid calyxes and capsules are used in the West Indies for making tarts and acid drinks. (b) A troublesome weed (Rumex Acetosella), also called sheep sorrel.

– Salt of sorrel (Chem.), binoxalate of potassa; -- so called because obtained from the juice of Rumex Acetosella, or Rumex Axetosa.

– Sorrel tree (Bot.), a small ericaceous tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) whose leaves resemble those of the peach and have a sour taste. It is common along the Alleghanies. Called also sourwood.

– Wood sorrel (Bot.), any plant of the genus Oxalis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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