diff --git a/src/compiler/nir/nir.h b/src/compiler/nir/nir.h
index 84c11062945..5a8923cf8f2 100644
--- a/src/compiler/nir/nir.h
+++ b/src/compiler/nir/nir.h
@@ -4167,6 +4167,13 @@ typedef struct nir_shader_compiler_options {
    /** Backend supports ternary addition */
    bool has_iadd3;
 
+   /**
+    * Backend supports amul and would like them generated whenever
+    * possible. This is stronger than has_imul24 for amul, but does not imply
+    * support for imul24.
+    */
+   bool has_amul;
+
    /**
     * Backend supports imul24, and would like to use it (when possible)
     * for address/offset calculation.  If true, driver should call