salute

English

/səˈl(j)uːt/, /səˈlut/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • A kiss, offered in salutation.
  • (military) A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
  • A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (greet, wish health to, salute) root from Proto-Indo-European *solh₂- (whole, completed, every, unhurt, safe and sound, integrate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*solh₂-

Gloss

whole, completed, every, unhurt, safe and sound, integrate

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