salve, n.
(salves)
freq. cnt. 2
(salves)
freq. cnt. 2
anything that remedies or heals or soothes
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
salve
sample sentences
"he needed a salve for his conscience"
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
balm ointment salve unction unguent
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hyponym
arnica
baby oil
balsam
carron oil
cerate
chrism, chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil
lip balm
mentholated salve
mercurial ointment
zinc ointment
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