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salute

Pronunciation: /səˈl(j)uːt/

The English word “salute” has 10 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
  2. A kiss, offered in salutation.
  3. A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
  4. A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

verb

  1. To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
  2. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
  3. to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
  4. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
  5. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
  6. To kiss.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).

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