Definition of
salve has definitions from the fields of medicine,pharmacology
1
[ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Synonyms

unguent balm unction ointment

Used in print

(Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)

John said : `` I have some antiseptic salve with me , but it 's too late for that '' .

Related terms

remedy baby_oil carron_oil cerate chrism arnica lip_balm mentholated_salve mercurial_ointment petrolatum balsam zinc_ointment lanolin lanolin medicine

2
[ noun ] anything that remedies or heals or soothes

Examples

"he needed a salve for his conscience"

Related terms

redress

3
[ verb ] save from ruin or destruction

Synonyms

save salvage relieve

Related terms

rescue rescuer salvage salvage

4
[ verb ] apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

Related terms

medicate medicine

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

salvo Salva salvia

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