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Word: Salaam
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Arabic (al-)salām (‘alaikum) ‘peace (be upon you)’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səˈlɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a common greeting in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim countries.
Short Definition:common greeting in many Arabic-speaking
Word: Salaam
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səˈlɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a gesture of greeting or respect typically consisting of a low bow of the head and body with the hand or fingers touching the forehead
Short Definition:gesture of greeting or respect
Examples:- he greeted me with salaams and repeated cries of welcome
Word: Salaam
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səˈlɑːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a salaam
Short Definition:make salaam
Examples:- instead of salaaming he spat on the ground
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