salutation
Pronunciation: /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/
The English word “salutation” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
- A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
- The act of greeting.
- Quickening; excitement.
Etymology
From Middle English salutacioun, from Old French salutacion, from Latin salutatio (“a greeting, a wishing health to”), from saluto (“wish one’s health, greet”), from salus (“well-being”). Compare the Latin greeting salve (literally “be well”).
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