salve
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1salve

noun \ˈsav, ˈsäv, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\

Definition of SALVE

1
: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
2
: a remedial or soothing influence or agency <a salve to their hurt feelings>

Origin of SALVE

Middle English, from Old English sealf; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olpē oil flask
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Pharmacology Terms

anodyne, cathartic, emetic, emollient, liniment, paregoric, poultice, purgative, soporific, spectrum

Rhymes with SALVE

2salve

transitive verb
salvedsalv·ing

Definition of SALVE

1
: to remedy (as disease) with or as if with a salve
2
: quiet, assuage <give him a raise in salary to salve his feelings — Upton Sinclair>

First Known Use of SALVE

before 12th century

Other Pharmacology Terms

anodyne, cathartic, emetic, emollient, liniment, paregoric, poultice, purgative, soporific, spectrum

3salve

transitive verb \ˈsalv\
salvedsalv·ing

Definition of SALVE

sal·vor \ˈsal-vər, -ˌvr\ noun

Origin of SALVE

back-formation from salvage
First Known Use: circa 1706

salve

noun \ˈsav, ˈsäv, ˈsȧv, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SALVE

: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores

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