salaam

sa·laam  (s-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.

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[Arabic salm, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see lm in Semitic roots.]

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salaam [sal-ahm]

Noun

1. a Muslim greeting consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead

2. a greeting signifying peace

Verb

to make a salaam (to) [Arabic salām peace]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	salaam - a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation bowing, obeisance, bow - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Verb	1.	salaam - greet with a salaam salute - greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"