sorrel

Of a yellowish-or reddish-brown color.

noun

A color between a reddish and a yellowish brown.

noun

An animal of a sorrel color; especially, a sorrel horse.

noun

A buck of the third year. Compare sore, n., 2.

noun

One of several species of the genus Rumex, smaller plants than the docks of the same genus, having the leaves typically halberd-shaped, more or less succulent, and impregnated with oxalic acid.

noun

A plant of the genus Oxalis, more properly called wood-sorrel (see cuts under Oxalis and obcordate): the name is also extended to other plants of different genera (see phrases)

noun

The sheep-sorrel: probably from the red male inflorescence.

adjective

Of a yellowish or redish brown color.

noun

A yellowish or redish brown color.

noun

One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a plant of the genus Rumex, as Rumex Acetosa, Rumex Acetosella, etc.