salve

Meanings

• noun

  A type of medicament or ointment used to heal or soothe wounds, burns, or skin conditions.

  - "After the accident, she applied a salve to soothe the burns."
  - "The herbal salve was effective in treating the eczema."

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Pronunciation

1. /sælv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salve
ave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of salve that leads to same result
salve , salves , salved , salving , salvor , salvors

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Etymology

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From Latin salvare ‘to save’. The term salve refers to a substance that is used to save or preserve health.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used a type of salve made from beeswax and fragrant herbs to mummify their dead?

2. Salves were used in medieval Europe to treat wounds sustained in battle. Knights would carry small jars of salve with them into battle to use on their injuries.

3. Some traditional Chinese herbal salves are made from the leaves of the tree Dipterocarpus sinuatus, which is known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. ointment: An ointment is a type of medicament that is applied to the skin in the form of a semi-solid substance. Salves and ointments are often used interchangeably, but ointments may contain additional ingredients such as mineral oil or petroleum jelly that make them more spreadable.

2. balm: A balm is a type of salve that contains fragrant essential oils and is used to soothe and relax the body. Balms are often used for aromatherapy and may be applied to the skin or inhaled.

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Culture

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Salves have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. In many cultures, traditional herbal salves are still used to treat a variety of ailments. For instance, in Ayurvedic medicine, various herbal salves are used to treat skin conditions, joint pain, and other health issues.

How to Memorize "salve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person applying a soothing salve to a wound.
   - Imagine a jar of golden-colored herbal salve.
   - Think about the texture and consistency of a salve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word salve with the idea of healing or soothing.
   - Think of the word balm as a synonym for salve.
   - Associate the word with the scent of herbs or essential oils.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word salve by associating it with the word save.
   - Create a mental image of a person saving their skin with a salve.
   - Use the acronym SALVE to remember the definition: Soothes And Heals Like Vaseline (or an ointment).

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