Definition of "salam" [salam]

• Alternative spelling of salaam. (interjection)

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• "Closely related to the word islam is the Arabic word salam, which means "peace.""
• "It is common for children to "salam" parents and adult relatives, they usually get money from the adult relative, if the family is middle class or wealthy."
• "Spain similar expressions are used and I think I remember {367} hearing, that in Bengal the natives make a "salam" on these occasions."