a. [ F. saur, saure, OF. sor, sore, probably of Teutonic origin; cf. D. zoor dry, LG. soor; the meaning probably coming from the color of dry leaves. See Sear, a., and cf. Sorel. ] Of a yellowish or redish brown color;
n. A yellowish or redish brown color. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. surelle, fr. sur sour, fr. OHG. s&unr_;r sour. See Sour. ] (Bot.) One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a plant of the genus
Mountain sorrel. (Bot.)
Red sorrel. (Bot.)
Salt of sorrel (Chem.),
Sorrel tree (Bot.),
Wood sorrel (Bot.),