sa·laam
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Definition of salaam
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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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“Salaam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salaam. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of salaam was in 1611
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