sa|lu|ta|to|ry

sa|lu|ta|to|ry «suh LOO tuh _TR ee, -_TOHR-», adjective, noun, plural -ries.

–adj.

1. expressing greeting; welcoming.

2. U.S. designating the address by the salutatorian at graduation exercises in a college or school.

–n.

1. an address of greeting.

2. an opening address welcoming guests at the graduation of a class.

╂[American English < Latin salūtātōrius < salūtāre; see etym. under salute (Cf. ↑salute)]