Garden Sorrel (Noun)
Meaning 1
European sorrel with large slightly acidic sagittate leaves grown throughout north temperate zone for salad and spring greens.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chef added a handful of garden sorrel to the salad for a burst of tangy flavor.
- Garden sorrel is a hardy perennial that thrives in moist soil and partial shade.
- The garden sorrel was ready to harvest in early spring, its leaves a vibrant green.
- Garden sorrel has been a staple in European cuisine for centuries, used in soups, salads, and sauces.
- In the garden, the sorrel was planted alongside lettuce and spinach to create a diverse mix of spring greens.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Low perennial with small silvery-green ovate to hastate leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.