heil

heil · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    A German word meaning "hail" used as a salutation or exclamation of greeting, praise, or triumph.

Related words

See also: hail
Synonyms: hail

Etymology

From German heil ("hail, salvation, welfare"), cognate with English hale and whole. The word became notorious through its association with Nazi salutes during World War II.