The term 'Italian Greeting' can be represented by two crossword solutions: 'CIAO' (4 letters) and 'Comesta' (7 letters). CIAO is an informal Italian greeting that is used to say both hello and goodbye. It is derived from the Venetian language and is used throughout Italy and other parts of the world. Comesta is a more formal Italian greeting that is used to ask how someone is doing. It is derived from the Tuscan dialect and is used mainly in central and northern Italy.