What is the meaning of Salute?

An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

A kiss, offered in salutation.

A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.

A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.

to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.

To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.

To kiss.

hello, hi

health, wellbeing

cheers! (when toasting)

bless you! (to someone who sneezed)

ablative singular of salūs

health, wellbeing

third-person singular/plural present subjunctive of saluta

Source: wiktionary.org