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sorrel

щавель

Meaning of sorrel

tangy sour green

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EN-UK/ˈsɒrəl/
EN-US/ˈsɔrəl/
RU[ɕːɐˈvʲelʲ]
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sorrel - щавель
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sorrel with Russian translation

sorrel usage examples

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Sorrel adds a tangy flavor to soups and sauces.

Щавель придаёт супам и соусам приятную кислинку.

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The chef used sorrel to brighten the dish.

Шеф-повар добавил щавель, чтобы освежить блюдо.

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общее название растения/зелени
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общее название растения/зелени

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Add chopped sorrel to the salad for a sharp, lemony note.

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What does sorrel mean?

tangy sour green

How do you pronounce sorrel?

sorrel is pronounced as /ˈsɒrəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is sorrel used in a sentence?

Sorrel adds a tangy flavor to soups and sauces. Translation: Щавель придаёт супам и соусам приятную кислинку.

Is sorrel part of Greens/herbs vocabulary?

Yes, sorrel (щавель) can be learned in the Greens/herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sorrel part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, sorrel (щавель) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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