SALUTATION


Meaning of SALUTATION in English

n.1 a sign or expression of greeting or recognition of another's arrival or departure.

2 words spoken or written to enquire about another's health or well-being.

Derivatives:

salutational adj.

Etymology: ME f. OF salutation or L salutatio (as SALUTE)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.