Sekirov Dictionary

salaam

/səˈlɑːm/

exclamation 1
noun 1
verb 1
forms 3

exclamation1

A respectful ceremonial greeting used mostly by Muslims.

noun1

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A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.
- […] the finest dressed one entered first; put her two hands to her forehead, then to her breasts, and with her two hands touched the Colonel’s foot; this is called a grand salam […] — 1790

verb1

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To perform a salaam to (someone).
- [H]e went away salaaming, and protesting his friendship and his master’s goodwill. — 1896

forms

salaamed · salaaming · salaams

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