 salve |
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| 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 | |
| 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" |
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| 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 | |
| Similar spelling: |
salvo Salva salvia |
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