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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

salal

/səˈlæl/ noun · British & US
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What does salal mean?

noun

A shrub or small tree of the Pacific coast of North America, having dark green, leathery leaves and clusters of small white flowers. The leaves and berries are used in cooking and as a food source by various animals.

Example

"The hikers foraged for wild berries, including those from the salal bush, to make a sweet and tangy jam."

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