Definition of SALAAM

salaam

Plural: salaams

Noun

  • a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
  • A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.

Verb

Verb Forms: salaamed, salaaming, salaams

  • To greet someone with a low bow, often as a sign of respect.
  • greet with a salaam
  • To perform a salaam to (someone).

Intj

  • A respectful ceremonial greeting used mostly in Islamic countries.

Examples

  • He made a deep salaam to his opponent after a particularly impressive bingo play.

Origin / Etymology

From Arabic سَلَام (salām, “peace”). Doublet of shalom, a borrowing from Hebrew.

Scrabble Score: 8

salaam: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
salaam: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salaam: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

salaam: valid Words With Friends Word