sorrel tree
noun
a North American tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of the heath family, having leaves with an acid flavor and drooping clusters of white flowers.
Words nearby sorrel tree
sorosilicate, sorosis, sorption, sorrel, sorrel salt, sorrel tree, sorrentino, sorrento, sorrow, sorrowful, sorrows of young werther, the
Origin of sorrel tree
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
Also called sourwood.
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Examples from the Web for sorrel tree
They were the flowers of the sorrel-tree—the beautiful lyonia—the very sight of which sent a thrill of gladness through my heart.
The Desert Home|Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for sorrel tree
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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