[səˈlɑːm], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- a common greeting in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim countries


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Arabic (al-)salām (‘alaikum) ‘peace (be upon you)’. Compare with shalom

[səˈlɑːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a gesture of greeting or respect typically consisting of a low bow of the head and body with the hand or fingers touching the forehead
(e.g: he greeted me with salaams and repeated cries of welcome)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Arabic (al-)salām (‘alaikum) ‘peace (be upon you)’. Compare with shalom

[səˈlɑːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a salaam
(e.g: instead of salaaming he spat on the ground)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Arabic (al-)salām (‘alaikum) ‘peace (be upon you)’. Compare with shalom