Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A plant, Rumex Acetosella, a slender weed with hastate leaves of an acid taste, abounding in poor dry soils. Also
field-sorrel . See cut underRumex . - noun Species of Oxalis, more properly called
wood-sorrel , especially O. Acetosella and O. violacea.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun small plant having pleasantly acid-tasting arrow-shaped leaves; common in dry places
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word sheep sorrel.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.