From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Sal \Sal\ (s[add]l), n. [Hind. s[=a]l, Skr. [,c][=a]la.] (Bot.)
An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for
building purposes. It is of a light brown color,
close-grained, heavy, and durable. [Written also saul.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Saul \Saul\, n.
Soul. [Obs.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Saul \Saul\, n.
Same as Sal, the tree.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Saul
n 1: (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who
defended Israel against many enemies (especially the
Philistines)
2: (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles;
author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though
Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an
Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to
Christianity" [syn: Paul, Saint Paul, St. Paul,
Apostle Paul, Paul the Apostle, {Apostle of the
Gentiles}, Saul, Saul of Tarsus]