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- interjection Alternative spelling of
salaam .
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Examples
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Closely related to the word islam is the Arabic word salam, which means "peace."
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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It is common for children to "salam" parents and adult relatives, they usually get money from the adult relative, if the family is middle class or wealthy.
Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009
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It is common for children to "salam" parents and adult relatives, they usually get money from the adult relative, if the family is middle class or wealthy.
Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009
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Spain similar expressions are used and I think I remember {367} hearing, that in Bengal the natives make a "salam" on these occasions.
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Approaching a bunch of well-tanned, slim and frail young boys in front of the tunnels, they give a cold "salam" greeting before quickly walking away to discuss privately how to respond.
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"salam," peace, has been introduced into our own language to describe the Oriental salutation.
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Oseland did say that the galangal and daun salam leaves both could be left out if need be.
Archive 2009-02-01 Laura 2009
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Oseland calls for some pretty exotic ingredients in his book, most of which I can get but the 2 that continue to stump me are daun salam leaves and candlenuts, the first of which this recipe called for and so I had to leave out.
Grilled Javanese Chicken Laura 2009
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Oseland calls for some pretty exotic ingredients in his book, most of which I can get but the 2 that continue to stump me are daun salam leaves and candlenuts, the first of which this recipe called for and so I had to leave out.
Archive 2009-02-01 Laura 2009
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I suppose Barack Hussein himself will greet the newly freed terrorists with a hearty "salam alaikum!" as they land in Sana'a and plant a big kiss on both cheeks of each one.
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