Sal-sĭl'ā, n.
n. [Sp., from Lat. salsus, salted, p. p. of salire, to salt.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Alstrœmeria, with tuberous roots, which are eaten like the potato. It is a native of Peru.
n. [Sp., from Lat. salsus, salted, p. p. of salire, to salt.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Alstrœmeria, with tuberous roots, which are eaten like the potato. It is a native of Peru.