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SALVE

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Salve.

How to pronounce salve:

US

Salve - as a noun

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balmointmentunctionunguent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curativecureremedytherapeutic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anything that remedies or heals or soothes

Example: "He needed a salve for his conscience"

Salve - as a verb

Save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relievesalvagesave

Apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

Salve - as an interjection

Hail; a greeting.

Example Sentences

"She applied a soothing salve to her sunburned skin."
"The herbal salve helped to relieve his muscle pain."
"He purchased a jar of healing salve from the pharmacy."
"The salve was infused with essential oils for added fragrance."
"After the motorcycle accident, he used salve to treat his road rash."
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Word Game Points

Is SALVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, salve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SALVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SALVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, salve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SALVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SALVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, salve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SALVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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