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Meanings of sheep's sorrel in English

Small plant having pleasantly acid-tasting arrow-shaped leaves; common in dry places.

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        Examples for "sheep sorrel"
        Examples for "sheep sorrel"
        1
        Then came sheep sorrel, and the rock-rose and thorn-brush.
        The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
        2
        Oca: Hardy, edible root, related to sheep sorrel.
        Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru
        3
        Reddy resembles the common, but much-admired sheep sorrel, while I am like that tender little flower, the forget-me-not.
        Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School / The Record of th...
        4
        The sheep sorrel is a good kidney remedy, and the ice bag by continuous application will relieve the congestion.
        Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
        5
        At the moment wild wood sorrel, sheep sorrel and wild pea (vetch) will be on the sought-after list.
        The Irish Times