Search Dictionary
Definition of salak

salak

/ˈsælək/
sa · lak
Plural:salaks
JUMP TO:

salak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The edible fruit of a species of palm tree native to Indonesia, characterized by its reddish-brown, scaly skin resembling snake scales and a sweet, slightly acidic flesh.

Example

"While visiting a traditional market in Bali, we bought a bunch of salak and were pleasantly surprised by its crisp, apple-like texture."

2

A species of very short-stemmed palm tree native to Java and Sumatra, cultivated throughout Southeast Asia for its distinctive scaly fruit.

Example

"The farmer carefully navigated the thorny fronds of the salak to harvest the mature fruit."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for salak

• Rhymes for salak

• Nearby Words

saladin
salado
salado river
salak
salal
salamander
salami

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Malay and Indonesian 'salak'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salak
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.