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baume — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Senses

baume is used for these senses in English:

  • Baumé A type of densimeter, developed by French pharmacist A. Baumé (1724-1804)
  • balsam (chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.
  • lemon balm A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.
  • salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
  • salve Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.

salve — full definition

  1. noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
  2. verb To soothe or ease something, especially a troubled conscience or feeling.

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