# kala namak

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɑːlə nʌmək/

## Definitions
1. A kind of rock salt with a pungent flavour, used in Indian cuisine.

## Etymology
From Hindi काला नमक (kālā namak, literally “black salt”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kala-namak