αλοιφή — meaning in English

English meaning

• ointment noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
• paste noun A soft, moist, thick mixture, especially one used as an adhesive or made from crushed food.
• salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
• unction noun An ointment or salve.

Senses

αλοιφή is used for these senses in English:

• ointment (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
• paste A soft moist mixture, in particular:
• paste One of pounded foods, such as fish paste, liver paste, or tomato paste.
• salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
• unction An ointment or salve.

paste — full definition

1. noun A soft, moist, thick mixture, especially one used as an adhesive or made from crushed food.
2. verb To insert copied text, images, or other content into a document, typically after copying or cutting it.
3. verb To defeat someone decisively, or to hit them hard (informal).

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