salaam
[ suh-lahm ]
/ səˈlɑm /
noun
a salutation meaning “peace,” used especially in Islamic countries.
a very low bow or obeisance, especially with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead.
verb (used with or without object)
to salute with a salaam.
Origin of salaam
First recorded in 1605–15,
salaam is from the Arabic word
salām peace
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Example sentences from the Web for salaam
British Dictionary definitions for salaam
salaam
/ (səˈlɑːm) /
noun
a Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead
a salutation signifying peace, used chiefly by Muslims
verb
to make a salaam or salute (someone) with a salaam
Word Origin for salaam
C17: from Arabic
salām peace, from the phrase
assalām `alaikum peace be to you