Main Entry:

sal·u·ta·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: an expression of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy by word, gesture, or ceremony bplural : regards2: the word or phrase of greeting (as Gentlemen or Dear Sir or Madam) that conventionally comes immediately before the body of a letter

— sal·u·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective