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Definition of Common sorrel
1. Noun. Large sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces.
Generic synonyms: Green, Greens, Leafy Vegetable
Group relationships: Garden Sorrel, Rumex Acetosa, Sour Dock
Lexicographical Neighbors of Common Sorrel
Literary usage of Common sorrel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Chemistry: On the Basis of Mr. Nicholson's, in which the ...by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson (1821)
"... aceto»a* common sorrel. The expressed juice, being diluted with water, should
be set by for a few days, till the feculent parts have subsided, ..."
2. Medical lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science by Robley Dunglison (1856)
"common sorrel-, Ox'alis Accio'««, ... Virtues the same as thos« vi the common
sorrel. RUMEX TUBEROSUS, R. acetosa. ..."
3. The Practice of Cookery: Adapted to the Business of Every Day Life by Dalgairns (1830)
"French and common sorrel. THE French sorrel thrives best in a light sandy soil.
... common sorrel thrives best in a shady border. it is easily raised from ..."
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