sorrel tree

American

noun

a North American tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of the heath family, having leaves with an acid flavor and drooping clusters of white flowers.

sorrel tree British

noun

Also called: sourwood. a deciduous ericaceous tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowers

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Etymology

Origin of sorrel tree

An Americanism dating back to 1680–90

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