n.
Pronunciation: ' so ̇ r- ə l, ' sär-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sorel, noun & adjective, from Anglo-French, from sor red, auburn, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch soor dry, barren, Old English s ē ar dry ― more at SERE
Date: 15th century
1 : a sorrel-colored animal especially : a light bright chestnut horse often with white mane and tail ― compare 1 CHESTNUT 4 2 BAY 1
2 : a brownish orange to light brown