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A Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

salaam

(Other definitions for salaam that I've seen before include "Muslim greeting gesture" , "Oriental greeting or homage" , "Oriental greeting like low bow" , "Eastern greeting" , "Muslim salutation offering peace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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