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salaam

[suh-lahm]

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noun

a salutation meaning “peace,” used especially in Islamic countries.
a very low bow or obeisance, especially with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead.

verb (used with or without object)

to salute with a salaam.

salaam

/ ��əˈ��ɑː�� /

noun

a Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead
a salutation signifying peace, used chiefly by Muslims

verb

to make a salaam or salute (someone) with a salaam

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Other Word Forms

salaamlike adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of salaam¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Arabic ��峾 “peace,” cognate with Hebrew shalom ( def. ), from common Semitic š��峾

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Word History and Origins

Origin of salaam¹

C17: from Arabic ��峾 peace, from the phrase as��峾 `alaikum peace be to you

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“The minute you say, ‘salaam alaikum’ — ‘hello,’ you know — you give them a lot.

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"Hey, salaam! Sorry about intruding in your lovely forest, but I was wondering if we might borrow that canoe?"

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Okay, give my salaams to your parents, and I will talk to you later.”

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“Wa alaikum salaam, Aunty, and thank you. Are you coming with us?”

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“It’s something I have wondered about: a man who was totally alone, a person who doesn’t socialize, just ‘salaam alaikum,’ and then moves on,” Mr. Mehdi said.

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