Salic law |
the legal code of the Salian Franks, esp. the prohibition against inheritance of land by women. [2 definitions] |
salicylate |
a salt or ester of salicylic acid. |
salicylic acid |
a white crystalline powder prepared from salicin or phenol, used as an ingredient in aspirin, as a food preservative and flavoring, and as an antiseptic in treating certain skin conditions. |
salience |
the condition of being prominent or important. [2 definitions] |
salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. [4 definitions] |
saliferous |
yielding or containing salt. |
salify |
to form into a salt. [2 definitions] |
salimeter |
a hydrometer that measures the concentration of salt in a solution; salinometer. |
salina |
a salty marsh, spring, lake, or the like. [2 definitions] |
saline |
of, pertaining to, or containing salt. [3 definitions] |
salinometer |
an instrument that measure the concentration of salt in a solution, esp. by indirect measurement of electrical conductivity. |
Salisbury |
see "Harare." |
Salisbury steak |
a seasoned patty of ground beef, fried or broiled and often served with gravy. |
Salish |
one of a group of northwestern North American Indian peoples. [2 definitions] |
Salishan |
of, related to, or designating the Salish, or their language or culture. |
saliva |
the colorless, tasteless liquid that is produced by glands in the mouth and that aids in the tasting, chewing, and digestion of food. |
salivate |
to secrete saliva in the mouth. [2 definitions] |
sallet |
a light medieval helmet with a pointed, projecting neck guard and often a visor. |
sallow1 |
marked by a yellowish gray, often sickly color, as skin complexion. [2 definitions] |
sallow2 |
any of a number of European willows, esp. a bushy tree or shrub that is used to make charcoal. |
sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. [7 definitions] |