[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

saltcellar \salt"cellar\, n. oe. saltsaler; salt + f.
   sali`ere saltcellar, from l. sal salt. see salt, and cf.
   salary.
   formerly a large vessel, now a small vessel of glass or other
   material, used for holding salt on the table.
   1913 webster
see also:
salt salary 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

saltcellar
     n : a small container for holding salt at the dining table

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