Definition of Salve
Noun: salve sa(l)v [N. Amer], salv [Brit]
- (medicine) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- ointment, unction, unguent, balm
- Anything that remedies, heals or soothes
"he needed a salve for his conscience"
- Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost, or harmed
- salvage, relieve, save
- (medicine) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
See also:
salvations
salved
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