~ 1 [ 'sɒr(ə)l ]
■ noun an edible plant of the dock family with arrow-shaped leaves and an acidic flavour. [ Rumex acetosa and other species.]
↘used in names of other plants with acid leaves, e.g. wood ~ .
Origin
ME: from OFr. sorele , of Gmc origin; related to sour .
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~ 2 [ 'sɒr(ə)l ]
■ noun a horse with a light reddish-brown coat.
↘a light reddish-brown colour.
Origin
ME: from OFr. sorel , from sor 'yellowish', from a Gmc adjective meaning 'dry'.