salaam

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(especially in Muslim countries) to greet someone by bending low from the waist with the front of the right hand against the top of the face

(especially in Muslim countries) a way of greeting someone by bending low from the waist with the front of the right hand against the top of the face:

There were no salaams, not even a handshake as he introduced us.

He shook hands with several of the boys and exchanged farewell salaams with others.

(especially in Muslim countries) greetings:

When you meet him, give my salaams to him.

Please convey our salaams to all our friends.

a common greeting in many Muslim countries:

I walked over to them and said, "Hi. Salaam alaikum."

"Salaam," the singer said in greeting.