n.
Pronunciation: s ə - ' lüt
Function: verb
Inflected Form: sa · lut · ed ; sa · lut · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy ― more at SAFE
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 a : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor b : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : GREET
2 : to become apparent to (one of the senses)
3 a : to honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony b : to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position c : to express commendation of : PRAISE
intransitive verb : to make a salute
– sa · lut · er noun