SALAAM

salaam

(noun) a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation

salaam

(verb) greet with a salaam

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Interjection

salaam

A respectful ceremonial greeting performed mostly in Islamic countries.

Noun

salaam (plural salaams)

A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.

Verb

salaam (third-person singular simple present salaams, present participle salaaming, simple past and past participle salaamed)

(intransitive, transitive) To perform a salaam (to someone).

Anagrams

• Salama, masala

Proper noun

Salaam (plural Salaams)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Salaam is the 17992nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1552 individuals. Salaam is most common among Black/African American (89.3%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Salama, masala

Source: Wiktionary


Sa*laam", n.

Definition: Same as Salam. Finally, Josiah might have made his salaam to the exciseman just as he was folding up that letter. Prof. Wilson.

Sa*laam", v. i.

Definition: To make or perform a salam. I have salaamed and kowtowed to him. H. James.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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