sory
Sory (noun) means a mineral form of green vitriol, or earth naturally mixed with it, once used in dyeing and medicine. Example: “The old apothecary's ledger listed sory among the mineral remedies in stock.”
How to use sory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic mineral name for a green, iron-rich substance historically used in dyes and medicine.
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The old apothecary's ledger listed _____ among the mineral remedies in stock.
Etymology
Borrowed through Latin from Ancient Greek sôru, referring to a type of mineral ore.
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What does “sory” mean?
The word “sory” means a mineral form of green vitriol, or earth naturally mixed with it, once used in dyeing and medicine. In plain terms, an archaic mineral name for a green, iron-rich substance historically used in dyes and medicine.
How do you use “sory” in a sentence?
Here is “sory” used in a sentence: “The old apothecary's ledger listed sory among the mineral remedies in stock.”
What part of speech is “sory”?
“Sory” is a noun.
Where does the word “sory” come from?
The word “sory” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed through Latin from Ancient Greek sôru, referring to a type of mineral ore.