salaam (səˈlɑːm
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Definitions
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
C17: from Arabic salām peace, from the phrase assalām `alaikum peace be to youUsage examples
But when he lifts the phone, the banks fall on their knees and salaam.
, Murder Song (1990)Four months on, the evocative video of Ma tujhe salaam still figures on countdown shows.
India Today (1998)As salaam alekum," I said in the traditional greeting, then ran out of Arabic and quickly added, "Do you speak English?
Globe and Mail (2003)The official guarding the entrance falls back with a deferential salaam.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)-- Aleikum salaam , Gulabuddin stammered, his piercing brown eyes averted to the floor.
, KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)