salutation (n.)

  1. an act of honor or courteous recognition; a musical salute to the composer on his birthday

    [ Syn: salute ]

  2. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

    [ Syn: greeting ]

  3. word of greeting used to begin a letter

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