Crossword Genius

One saluting domestic appliance (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

toaster

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'domestic appliance' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for toaster that I've seen before include "In the morning, this device used" , "to get bread browner?" , "Kitchenware" , "Electrical kitchen appliance" , "Health-promoting" .)

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