sal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sal noun
Etymology
Hind. sal, Skr. &cced;ala.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, and durable. Written also saul.
Sal noun
Etymology
L. See Salt.
Definitions
  1. (Chem. & Pharm.) Salt.

Webster 1913