Salam \Sa*lam\ (s[.a]*l[aum]m"), n. [Ar. sal[=a]m peace, safety.]

A salutation or compliment of ceremony in the east by word or act; an obeisance, performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead. [Written also salaam.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)