English Explanatory Dictionary

salaam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A respectful ceremonial greeting used mostly by Muslims.
noun
  1. A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.
verb
  1. To perform a salaam to (someone).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/səˈlɑːm/

Word forms

salaam salam salaams salaaming salaamed

Etymology

From Arabic سَلَام (salām, “peace”). Doublet of shalom, a borrowing from Hebrew.

Related words

salaam alaikum
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