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Meaning of wood sorrel
A plant with leaves that have a sour taste.
Etymology of wood sorrel
The word "wood sorrel" comes from the Old English words "wudu" meaning wood and "sorrel" which is derived from the Old French word "surele" meaning sour.
The term "wood sorrel" has been used since the 14th century to describe the plant's sour taste and its tendency to grow in wooded areas.
Synonyms
oxalis
sorrel
clover
shamrock
trefoil
wildflower
herb
plant
weed
foliage
leafy green
wild herb
forest plant
woodland plant
acid plant
edible plant
tart plant
lemony plant
acidic leaf
bitter herb
sour weed
wild green
meadow plant
field herb
pasture plant
grassland plant
savannah plant
prairie plant
bog plant
marsh plant
swamp plant
aquatic plant
water plant
succulent
perennial
annual
biennial
flowering plant
non-flowering plant
vascular plant
non-vascular plant
Definitions
- A perennial plant with compound leaves that have a sour taste, typically growing in wooded areas.
- * A type of plant with leaves that are often used in salads or as a cooking ingredient.
Usage Examples
- The wood sorrel plant is often used in salads to add a tangy flavor.
- * Wood sorrel can be found growing in the forest, its sour leaves a favorite snack for deer and other wildlife.
- * The chef added a handful of wood sorrel to the soup for a burst of citrus flavor.
Antonyms
sweet herb
bitter leaf
non-edible plant
poisonous plant
toxic weed
sweet weed
fragrant flower
odorless plant
tasteless herb
non-acidic plant
alkaline plant
basic plant
neutral plant
sweet green
bitter green
non-sour plant
bland herb
mild plant
faint plant
weak plant
feeble plant