sal Meaning & Definition
/sæl/
What Does Sal Mean?
As a symbol, sal means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-5 language code for Salishan languages. As a noun, it means Salt. As a noun, it means Shorea robusta, a dipterocarpaceous tree.
Sal at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sæl/ |
| Plural | sals |
Sal Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-5 language code for Salishan languages.
Sal as a Noun
- Salt.
Noun
- Shorea robusta, a dipterocarpaceous tree.
Noun
- Alternative form of sial.
Synonyms of Sal
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Sal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sal (uncountable)
sal (plural sals)
Words That Rhyme With Sal
Origin of Sal
Origin 1: From Middle English sal, from Latin sal. Doublet of salt.
Origin 2: From Hindi साल (sāl), from Sanskrit शाल (śāla).
Origin 3: Coined by Eduard Suess in 1909, in Das Antlitz der Erde, as a blend of translingual Si (silicon) + Al (aluminum).[1]