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(sə lo̵̅o̅n′)

noun

any large room or hall designed for receptions, exhibitions, entertainments, etc.; specif., the main social cabin of a passenger ship
any large public room used for some specific purpose: a dining saloon
☆ Old-fashioned a place where alcoholic drinks are sold to be drunk on the premises; bar
Brit.
1. sedan (sense )
2. a luxurious parlor car

Origin: Fr salon < It salone < sala, a room, hall < Langobardic *sala, akin to OHG sal, a room, dwelling < IE base *sel- > OSlav selo, village

See saloon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk; a tavern.
A large room or hall for receptions, public entertainment, or exhibitions.
Nautical
a. The officers' dining and social room on a cargo ship.
b. A large social lounge on a passenger ship.
Chiefly British A sedan automobile.

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Origin: French salon, salon; see salon

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