sorrel tree

sor·rel tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sawr-uh l, sor- tree]
- /ˈsɔr əl, ˈsɒr- tri/
- /ˈsɒr.əl triː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawr-uh l, sor- tree]
- /ˈsɔr əl, ˈsɒr- tri/

Definitions of sorrel tree words

noun sorrel tree a North American tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of the heath family, having leaves with an acid flavor and drooping clusters of white flowers. 1
noun sorrel tree a deciduous ericaceous tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowers 0
noun sorrel tree sourwood 0

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Origin of sorrel tree

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1680-90

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Parts of speech for Sorrel tree

noun

adjective

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adverb

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sorrel tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sorrel tree usage trend in Literature

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