salon
The origin and history of salon.
Etymology
From French salon, "reception room," ultimately from Italian sala, "hall." A doublet of "saloon," which took a more informal, American turn in meaning.
The origin and history of salon.
From French salon, "reception room," ultimately from Italian sala, "hall." A doublet of "saloon," which took a more informal, American turn in meaning.
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