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soorik

nounfood

Wild sorrel with sharp sour leaves

the wild herb common sorrel (Rumex acetosa), with sharp, sour-tasting leaves used as a salad green or flavouring

Example in use

Gie me a wee haundfu o soorik for the salit

Pronunciation

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/SOOR-ik/

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