Salaam
سلام
sah-LAHM
A greeting or gesture of respect and peace.
Meaning & usage
Salaam is a traditional greeting in many Islamic cultures, meaning 'peace'. It is often used as a respectful salutation or farewell. The word originates from the Arabic 'salām', which means peace, and is commonly used in Urdu, Persian, and other languages influenced by Arabic.
In a sentence
He greeted his friend with a warm salaam as they met at the market.
As seen in crosswords
Salaam is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A greeting or gesture of respect and peace” (6)
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