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Meaning of SALAAM

Pronunciation:  su'lâm

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
  2. [v]  greet with a salaam
 
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 See Also: bow, bowing, obeisance, salute

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Sa*laam"\ (s[.a]*l[aum]m"), n.
    Same as {Salam}.
          Finally, Josiah might have made his salaam to the
          exciseman just as he was folding up that letter.
                                                   --Prof.
                                                   Wilson.
    
  2. \Sa*laam"\, v. i.
    To make or perform a salam.
          I have salaamed and kowtowed to him.     --H. James.
    
 

 

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