salaam

/səˈlɑm/
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Other forms: salaamed; salaams; salaaming

Definitions of salaam
  1. noun
    a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
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    type of:
    bow, bowing, obeisance
    the act of bending the head, body, or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  2. verb
    greet with a salaam
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    type of:
    salute
    greet in a friendly way
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