salaam

[suh-lahm]

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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

Related formssa·laam·like, adjective

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Related Words for salaamed

attend, acknowledge, receive, stop, hail, accost, embrace, address, meet, approach, salute, shoulder, nod, recognize, bow, herald, flag, salaam, curtsy, compliment

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Historical Examples of salaamed

When we saw her we salaamed; then she would glare at us grimly, and turn her back on us.
Things as They Are
Amy Wilson-Carmichael
He spread his hands and salaamed in token of complete acquiescence.
The Sea-Hawk
Raphael Sabatini
He salaamed, and when he spoke there was almost a note of gladness in his voice.
The Sea-Hawk
Raphael Sabatini
The Memsahibs came and were salaamed, and sat in front of the traders.
From Edinburgh to India & Burmah
William G. Burn Murdoch
She started for the door; but Phil got before her, and salaamed to the floor.
We Ten
Lyda Farrington Kraus

British Dictionary definitions for salaamed

salaam

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

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Word Origin and History for salaamed

salaam

Muslim greeting, 1610s, from Arabic salam (also in Urdu, Persian), literally "peace" (cf. Hebrew shalom); in full, (as)salam 'alaikum "peace be upon you," from base of salima "he was safe" (cf. Islam, Muslim).