Main Entry: ¹salve

Pronunciation: \ˈsav, ˈsäv, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sealf; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olpē oil flask

Date: before 12th century

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>