SALTERN


Meaning of SALTERN in English

[ 'sɔ:ltən , 'sɒ- ]

■ noun a set of pools in which seawater is left to evaporate to make salt.

Origin

OE sealtærn 'salt building' (the original use denoting a salt works).

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