salal Syllabification: (sa·lal)Pronunciation: /səˈlal/Definition of salal noun a North American plant of the heath family, with clusters of pink or white flowers and edible purple-black berries. Gaultheria shallon, family Ericaceae Origin: early 19th century: from Chinook Jargon sallalsalal in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of salal in the British & World English dictionary