sorrel 1
/sawr"euhl, sor"-/ , n.
1. light reddish-brown.
2. a horse of this color, often with a light-colored mane and tail.
adj.
3. of the color sorrel.
[ 1400-50; late ME sorel, equiv. to sor brown ( -el dim. suffix; see -ELLE ]
sorrel 2
/sawr"euhl, sor"-/ , 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.
[ 1350-1400; ME sorell surele, equiv. to sur SOUR ( sur sour) + - el dim. suffix; see -ELLE ]