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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-lal, sa-]
- /səˈlæl, sæ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh-lal, sa-]
- /səˈlæl, sæ-/
Definitions of salal word
- noun salal an evergreen shrub, Gaultheria shallon, of the heath family, native to the western coast of North America, having leathery, oblong leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers and purplish-black fruit. 1
- noun salal an evergreen shrub, Gaultheria shallon, of the family Ericacae, native to western North America, and having white or pink flowers and purple berries 0
- noun salal a small, evergreen gaultheria shrub (Gaultheria shallon) native to the W coast of North America, having dark leaves, small clusters of white or pink flowers, and purple-black, edible berries 0
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Origin of salal
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25, Americanism; < Chinook Jargon sallal < Lower Chinook sálal
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Parts of speech for Salal
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salal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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salal usage trend in Literature
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