Salve
WordNet

noun


(1)   Anything that remedies or heals or soothes
"He needed a salve for his conscience"
(2)   Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

verb


(3)   Apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
(4)   Save from ruin, destruction, or harm
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Etymology


From Old English . Akin to Middle Low German (Danish ), Old High German (German ) and to Gothic .

Noun



  1. An ointment, cream or balm with soothing, healing or calming effects.
  2. Any thing or action that soothes or heals.
 
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