salutation
sa·lu·ta·tion
noun
1.
an act of honor or courteous recognition
- “a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
2.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Origin
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”).
Phrases
- angelic salutation
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Broader terms
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