Sorrel

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SOR-ul'SOR-el'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Natural

MEANING

Reddish-brown color

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old French 'sorrel' meaning 'reddish-brown', related to the Germanic root for 'dry'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sorrel is often associated with horses or other animals with a reddish-brown coat.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically to describe the color of equine coats and later as a term in botanical contexts.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
Soft

MEANING

Sour-tasting herb

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

From Old French 'surele', meaning 'sour'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sorrel leaves are used in culinary dishes for their tart flavor.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Sorrel has been used in European cuisine since the Middle Ages.

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Sorrel - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations