saltcat

noun

: a lump of salt
specifically : a mixture chiefly of salt, meal, and lime that is attractive to pigeons

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from salt + cat

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“Saltcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltcat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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