Used (though rare/archaic) in English as a greeting or farewell, borrowed directly from Latin and occasionally found in literary or historical contexts.

Definitions

salvenoun

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

She applied a salve to the burn to soothe the pain.

Something that is soothing or consoling for wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience.

His kind words were a salve to her troubled mind.

salveverb

To soothe or heal a wound or sore by applying a salve or ointment.

She carefully salved the burn on her arm with a cooling ointment.

To ease or alleviate emotional distress or discomfort.

He tried to salve his guilt by apologizing to everyone he had wronged.

salveinterjection

Used as a greeting or farewell; hail, hello, goodbye.

“Salve, friend,” the scholar called as he entered the courtyard.