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 b plural : regards
2 : 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