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Sorrel is a word with two notably different English meanings: an edible, sharply flavoured leafy plant, and a reddish-brown coat colour, especially in horses. Either may interest someone choosing an animal name, but neither automatically explains why a particular dog is called Sorrel. The spelling is also used as a surname or forename. Its two-syllable sound gives this relatively uncommon word-name a gentle rhythm.
- Meaning
- An edible tart-flavoured plant; also a reddish-brown colour, especially of horses. Source
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