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6 posted on 04/02/2009 9:58:23 AM PDT by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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To: humblegunner

sa·laam (s-läm)
n.
1. A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.
2. A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries.
tr. & intr.v. sa·laamed, sa·laam·ing, sa·laams
To greet with or perform a salaam.


[Arabic salm, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see lm in Semitic roots.]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/salaam


32 posted on 04/02/2009 10:55:46 AM PDT by combat_boots (The answer to 1984 is 1776)
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