sorell

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Latin saurellus, diminutive of saurus from Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “horse mackerel”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [suˈɾeʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic, Valencian) [soˈɾeʎ]

Noun

sorell m (plural sorells)

1. the Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)
2. (extended) Another perciform fish of the family Carangidae, such as the leerfish (sorell de penya) or the striped jack (sorell déntol)

Derived terms

• sorella

Further reading

• “sorell” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old French sorel.

Noun

sorell

1. Alternative form of sorel (“sorrel (plant)”)

Etymology 2

From Old French sorel.

Adjective

sorell

1. Alternative form of sorel (“sorrel (colour)”)