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salutation

sal·u·ta·tion

salutation

 
pronunciation:
sael y teI shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a gesture or expression of greeting or courtesy, such as a handshake.
similar words:
compliment, salute
definition 2: the introductory word or phrase used as a greeting in a letter.