Meaning of salaam

sa•laam

Pronunciation: (su-läm'), [key]
— n.
  1. a salutation meaning “peace,” used esp. in Islamic countries.
  2. a very low bow or obeisance, esp. with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead.
—v.i., v.t.
  1. to salute with a salaam.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
sala salable