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

OTHER WORDS FROM salaam

sa·laam·like, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for salaamed

British Dictionary definitions for salaamed

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