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noun
1.
a salutation meaning “peace,” used especially in Islamic countries.
2.
a very low bow or obeisance, especially 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.
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Origin:
1605–15; < Arabic salām peace
1605–15; < Arabic salām peace
Related forms
sa·laam·like, adjective
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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).
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