sorrel

/ˈsɒrəl/; /ˈsɔrɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a herb or plant with leaves that are reddish or yellowish in colour, especially a type of clover or dock.

“The horseman rode through the meadow where sorrel and dandelions grew.”

2. adjective

having a reddish or yellowish colour, especially in reference to the colour of a horse’s coat.

“The sorrel mare galloped across the green field.”

Synonyms

  • clover
  • dock
  • red
  • yellow

Antonyms

  • blue
  • green