Main Entry: ¹sa·lute

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈlüt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): sa·lut·ed; sa·lut·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy — more at safe

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 a : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor b : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet
2 : to become apparent to (one of the senses)
3 a : to honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony b : to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position c : to express commendation of : praiseintransitive verb : to make a salute

— sa·lut·er noun