sorb
1a European tree, Sorbus domestica.
Also called sorb apple. the fruit of this tree.
Origin of sorb
1Other words from sorb
- sorbic, adjective
Other definitions for sorb (2 of 3)
to gather on a surface either by absorption, adsorption, or a combination of the two processes.
Origin of sorb
2Other words from sorb
- sorb·a·ble, adjective
- sorb·a·bil·i·ty, noun
Other definitions for Sorb (3 of 3)
a Wend.
Origin of Sorb
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How to use sorb in a sentence
For amongst the tart sorbs, it befits not the sweet fig to fructify.
The Story of Florence | Edmund G. GardnerA little of this powder was placed on the leaves of five small sorbs, which were damped and placed under bell-glasses.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt CookeAh 'sorbs mah nutriment in five minnits—'at leaves ten fo' de trip.
Lady Luck | Hugh WileyYou see, the leather kinda ab-sorbs the sweat and makes it nice and cool.
A Tenderfoot Bride | Clarice E. RichardsGlauchau was founded by a colony of Sorbs and Wends, and belonged to the lords of Schnburg as early as the 12th century.
British Dictionary definitions for sorb (1 of 2)
/ (sɔːb) /
another name for service tree (def. 1)
any of various related trees, esp the mountain ash
Also called: sorb apple the fruit of any of these trees
Origin of sorb
1Derived forms of sorb
- sorbic, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Sorb (2 of 2)
/ (sɔːb) /
a member of a Slavonic people living chiefly in the rural areas of E Germany between the upper reaches of the Oder and Elbe rivers (Lusatia): Also called: Wend, Lusatian
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