pink adj. & n. (as adj. Often hyphenated) orange-pink colour of salmon flesh.

- trout n. Large silver-coloured trout.

- —n. (pl. Usu. Same or -s) large expensive edible fish with orange-pink flesh. —adj. Salmon-pink. [latin salmo]

n. - a large room or hall on a ship, in a hotel, etc. B public room for a specified purpose (billiard-saloon).

- (in full saloon car) (usu. Four-seater) car with the body closed off from the luggage area.

- us drinking-bar.

- (in full saloon bar) more comfortable bar in a public house. [french salon]

n. (pl. -s) dog of a tall slender silky-coated breed. [arabic]

—n. - gesture of respect, homage, greeting etc.

- mil. & naut. Prescribed gesture or use of weapons or flags as a sign of respect etc.

- ceremonial discharge of a gun or guns. —v. (-ting) 1 a make a salute to. B (often foll. By to) perform a salute.

- greet.

- commend. [latin salus -ut- health]

n. Tray, esp. Silver, for drinks, letters, etc. [spanish salva assaying of food]

n. Garden plant of the sage family with red or blue flowers. [latin, = *sage1]

n. Fried triangular pastry containing spiced vegetables or meat. [hindustani]

n. Small boat used in the far east. [chinese]

—n. - small representative part or quantity.

- specimen.

- illustrative or typical example. —v. (-ling) 1 take or give samples of.

- try the qualities of.

- experience briefly. [anglo-french: related to *example]

n. Person of great strength. [samson in the old testament]