SINCE 1828
salaam
noun
sa·laam
| \ sə-ˈläm
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Definition of salaam
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an obeisance performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead
2
: a salutation or ceremonial greeting in the East
salaam
verb
salaamed;
salaaming;
salaams
Definition of salaam (Entry 2 of 2)
: to greet or pay homage to with a salaam
: to perform a salaam
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