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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.
sorrel tree
noun
- a deciduous ericaceous tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowers Also calledsourwood
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sorrel tree1
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sorrel tree1
C17: so called because the bitter flavour of the leaves is reminiscent of sorrel
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Example Sentences
They were the flowers of the sorrel-tree—the beautiful lyonia—the very sight of which sent a thrill of gladness through my heart.
From Project Gutenberg
It is called sorrel-tree, sour gum, and sour gum bush, on account of the acidity of the leaves when chewed.
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