salaam
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.
to salute with a salaam.
Origin of salaam
1Other words from salaam
- sa·laam·like, adjective
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How to use salaam in a sentence
The ryots, peasant proprietors of the soil, drew their rough carts aside and salaamed as he passed.
The Red Year | Louis TracyThe tall Nubians in white and scarlet smiled, salaamed, and showed their pleasure and their desire for his notice.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensThe servants set a tray before the Csar with silver cups, and fruit, and cakes, salaamed and retired.
God Wills It! | William Stearns Davis"That her majesty had chosen Durga Ram to be her consort and to him now forthwith she will be wed." He salaamed.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathShe started for the door; but Phil got before her, and salaamed to the floor.
We Ten | Lyda Farrington Kraus
British Dictionary definitions for salaam
/ (səˈlɑːm) /
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
to make a salaam or salute (someone) with a salaam
Origin of salaam
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