shalom

English

interj
Definitions
  • A traditional Jewish greeting or farewell.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew (modern) שָׁלוֹם (peace).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

שָׁלוֹם

Gloss

peace

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
✌️ 🕊️

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