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Definition of shallon

shallon

/ˈʃæl.ən/
shal · lon
Plural:shallons
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North American An evergreen shrub (Gaultheria shallon) of the heather family, native to the coastal regions of western North America, characterized by leathery leaves and edible dark blue or black berries; widely known as salal.

Example

"The hikers foraged for the sweet, dark berries of the shallon while exploring the dense coastal forests of Oregon."

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• Nearby Words

shag
shagbark hickory
shaker
shallon
shallot
shama
shampoo

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Chinook Jargon and indigenous languages of the Pacific Northwest; recorded by the Lewis and Clark expedition as the Native American name for the plant.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shallon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shallon
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