Sorrel

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔrəl/

Definitions of sorrel

noun a horse of a light reddish-brown color

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful sorrel horse in the field.

A2 The sorrel plant in the garden is used for cooking.

B1 She added sorrel leaves to the salad for a tangy flavor.

B2 The sorrel sauce complemented the roasted lamb perfectly.

C1 The sorrel variety grown in this region is known for its unique taste.

C2 The chef created a delicious sorrel-infused dish that impressed all the guests.

Examples of sorrel in a Sentence

formal The sorrel plant is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine.

informal I love adding sorrel leaves to my salads for a tangy flavor.

slang Hey, pass me some of that sorrel for my drink, will ya?

figurative Her hair was the color of sorrel, shimmering in the sunlight.

Grammatical Forms of sorrel

• past tense: sorrelled
• plural: sorrels
• comparative: more sorrel
• superlative: most sorrel
• present tense: sorrels
• future tense: will sorrel
• perfect tense: have sorrelled
• continuous tense: is sorrelling
• singular: sorrel
• positive degree: sorrel
• infinitive: to sorrel
• gerund: sorrelling
• participle: sorrelled

Origin and Evolution of sorrel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sorrel' originated from Old French 'sor,' meaning yellowish-brown, and Latin 'sorrela,' referring to a reddish-brown color.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sorrel' came to specifically refer to a light reddish-brown color, often associated with the color of a horse's coat or a type of plant.