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sour dock

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sour dock has 1 sense
  1. sour dock, garden sorrel, Rumex acetosa - European sorrel with large slightly acidic sagittate leaves grown throughout north temperate zone for salad and spring greens
    --1 is a kind of dock, sorrel, sour grass
    --1 has parts: sorrel, common sorrel

Definitions from the Web

Sour Dock

Definition

Sour Dock refers to a perennial flowering plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is commonly recognized for its sour-tasting leaves and edible roots. The plant has several variants, including Rumex acetosa and Rumex lapathifolius.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Plant

Sour Dock is a plant found in various regions, known for its distinctive sour taste. It is often used in cooking and herbal remedies.

Example Sentence:

The soup was seasoned with freshly picked sour dock leaves, adding a tangy flavor.

Noun - Culinary Ingredient

Sour Dock leaves are sometimes utilized as a tangy addition to salads, soups, and sauces due to their sourness.

Example Sentence:

The salad was garnished with chopped sour dock leaves for an extra zesty kick.

Noun - Local Name

In certain local areas, especially in rural communities, "Sour Dock" is used as a colloquial term for other plants with similar properties and flavors.

Example Sentence:

In my hometown, we refer to a different plant as sour dock, but it tastes similarly tart.

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