sorrel Synonyms
Another word for sorrel
• noun (Context 1)
Any of several perennial herbaceous plants of the genus Rumex (especially Rumex acetosa) in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae, native to Eurasia and cultivated in temperate regions for their arrow-shaped leaves.
"Wild common sorrel grows abundantly in the damp meadows near the stream."
• noun (Context 2)
The tart, lemon-flavored edible green leaves of the sorrel plant, rich in oxalic acid and eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb in soups and sauces.
"The chef stirred finely shredded garden sorrel into the cream sauce to give the salmon dish a bright, lemony tang."
• adjective (Context 3)
Of a light reddish-brown or coppery chestnut color, especially describing the coat, mane, and tail of a horse.
"The rancher rode a tall chestnut mare across the open pasture."
• noun (Context 4)
A light reddish-brown or yellowish-brown color, similar to copper or chestnut.
"Autumn painted the oak leaves in rich shades of gold and chestnut."
• noun (Context 5)
A horse of the species Equus caballus having a coppery or light reddish-brown coat and a mane and tail of the same or a lighter flaxen shade.
"The young chestnut won first prize in the stock horse competition."
• noun (Context 6)
The fleshy crimson calyces of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa), or a spiced festive beverage brewed from them, widely consumed in the Caribbean.
"Every December, our family brews a large batch of chilled roselle infused with fresh ginger, cloves, and cinnamon."