salaam

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This was indeed a grand salaam, a ceremonious acknowledgment of a gift of something less than fourpence!

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  1. noun A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.
  2. noun A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries.
  3. transitive and intransitive verb To greet with or perform a salaam.

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  1. Arabic salām, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see šlm in Semitic roots.
 

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