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salaam

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sa⋅laam

  [suh-lahm]
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–noun
1. a salutation meaning “peace,” used esp. in Islamic countries.
2. a very low bow or obeisance, esp. with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead.
–verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
3. to salute with a salaam.
Origin:
1605–15; < Ar salām peace

Related forms:
sa⋅laam⋅like, adjective
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sa·laam   (sə-läm')   
n.  

  1. A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.

  2. 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.

[Arabic salām, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see šlm in Semitic roots.]
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Word Origin & History

salaam 
Muslim greeting, 1613, from Arabic salam (also in Urdu, Persian), lit. "peace" (cf. Heb. shalom); in full, (as)salam 'alaikum "peace be upon you," from base of salima "he was safe" (cf. Islam, Muslim).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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