Etymology

Roman salute

Today it means: A gesture in which the arm is held out straight, with palm down and fingers touching; sometimes associated with modern fascist movements. Full definition →

Italian salùto romàno
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  1. Italian · calque ofsalùto romàno
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Calque of Italian salùto romàno.

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