1
: a sorrel-colored animal
especially
: a light bright chestnut horse often with a mane and tail of lighter color (such as flaxen) compare chestnut entry 1 sense 4, bay entry 2 sense 1
2
: a brownish orange to light brown
: any of various plants or plant parts with sour juice: such as
a
: any of various docks (such as Rumex acetosa and R. acetosella)
also
: the leaves used as a potherb
b
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The taste of French sorrel (Rumen scutatus) is slightly more refined.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
One interesting twist is the inclusion of sorrel and cowberry—botanicals that are native to the Highlands.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
My picks included parsley, chives and sorrel, although fresh spinach makes a fine substitute for the latter.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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Noun
But truly, Moonlight is the property's gem for cocktails, and the Street Lights made with bourbon, sorrel, Campari, crème de pêche and piment d’Espelette is a must-order.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The taste of French sorrel (Rumen scutatus) is slightly more refined.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
One interesting twist is the inclusion of sorrel and cowberry—botanicals that are native to the Highlands.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
My picks included parsley, chives and sorrel, although fresh spinach makes a fine substitute for the latter.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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“Sorrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorrel. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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sorrel
1 of 2 noun
sor·rel
ˈsȯr-əl 
ˈsär-
1
: a brownish orange to light brown
2
: a sorrel-colored animal
especially
: a light reddish brown horse often with cream mane and tail
sorrel
2 of 2 noun
: any of various plants (as dock or wood sorrel) with sour juice
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