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sor•rel



Pronunciation: (sôr'ul, sor'-), [key]
—n.
1. light reddish-brown.
2. a horse of this color, often with a light-colored mane and tail.

—adj.
of the color sorrel.

sor•rel



Pronunciation: (sôr'ul, sor'-), [key]
—n.
1. any of various plants belonging to the genus Rumex, of the buckwheat family, having edible acid leaves used in salads, sauces, etc.
2. any of various sour-juiced plants of the genus Oxalis. Cf. wood sorrel.
3. any of various similar plants.

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