sorrel tree
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noun
a North American tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of the heath family, having leaves with an acid flavor and drooping clusters of white flowers.
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Also called sourwood.
Origin of sorrel tree
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
Words nearby sorrel tree
sorosilicate, sorosis, sorption, sorrel, sorrel salt, sorrel tree, Sorrentino, Sorrento, sorrow, sorrowful, sorry
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sorrel tree
noun
a deciduous ericaceous tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowersAlso called: sourwood
Word Origin for sorrel tree
C17: so called because the bitter flavour of the leaves is reminiscent of sorrel
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