noun
sal
sal
noun
1
An old or informal word for salt.
"The recipe calls for a pinch of sal."
2
A large hardwood tree native to South Asia, prized for its timber and resin.
"The temple was built from sal wood."
How to Use Sal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an old word for salt, or an Indian hardwood tree, depending on context.
Word Forms
sals plural
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Etymology
From Latin sal, "salt" — a doublet of the English word "salt" itself.