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sorrel in German

sorrel in German is fuchsbraun, Sauerampfer, Ampfer — sorrel means a leafy plant (genus Rumex) with a sharp, sour taste, sometimes used in salads or soups.

sorrel in German

fuchsbraun
adj
Of a brown colour, with a tint of red. (especially: a sorrel horse)
Sauerampfer
noun
Any of various plants with acidic leaves of the genus Rumex, especially
Ampfer
noun
Any of various plants with acidic leaves of the genus Rumex, especially
Fuchs
noun
A brown colour, with a tint of red.

What does "sorrel" mean?

  1. noun A leafy plant (genus Rumex) with a sharp, sour taste, sometimes used in salads or soups.
    "The soup was flavored with fresh sorrel from the garden."
  2. noun A reddish-brown color, especially describing the coat of a horse.
    "The farmer rode a sorrel mare into town."

sorrel in a sentence

  • The soup was flavored with fresh sorrel from the garden.
  • The farmer rode a sorrel mare into town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sorrel" in German?

"sorrel" in German is fuchsbraun, Sauerampfer, Ampfer. sorrel means: A leafy plant (genus Rumex) with a sharp, sour taste, sometimes used in salads or soups.

How do you use "sorrel" in a sentence?

Example: "The soup was flavored with fresh sorrel from the garden." In German, "sorrel" is fuchsbraun, Sauerampfer, Ampfer.

Are there other ways to say "sorrel" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sorrel": fuchsbraun, Sauerampfer, Ampfer, Fuchs.

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