Roman salute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gesture in which the arm is held out straight, with palm down and fingers touching; sometimes associated with modern fascist movements.

Word forms

Roman salute Roman salutes

Etymology

Calque of Italian salùto romàno.

Synonyms

fascist salute

Related words

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