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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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