salaam

(sə läm′)

noun

a greeting (lit., “peace”) used among Muslims: in full , “peace (be) to you” (Ar salām ʿalaykum)
in the Near East, India, etc., a greeting or ceremonial compliment, made by bowing low with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead
an obeisance or respectful greeting

Origin: Ar salām, health, peace; akin to Heb shalom, peace

transitive verb

to greet with a salaam

intransitive verb

to make a salaam

See salaam in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.
A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries.

tr. & intr.v. sa·laamed, sa·laam·ing, sa·laams

To greet with or perform a salaam.

Origin:

Origin: Arabic salām, peace, salaam

Origin: , from salima, to be safe; see šlm in Semitic roots

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