Hailed (7)
(Other definitions for saluted that I've seen before include "Due last (anag.)" , "Given a tribute" , "Greeted or honoured" , "Acknowledged" , "Kissed" .)
'hailed' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for greeted that I've seen before include "Acknowledged" , "Welcomed warmly" , "Said hello" , "Saluted, hailed" .)