Bahasa Melayu
salap
English
ointment, balm, salve
A soft medicinal substance rubbed on the skin to help treat it.
سالڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menyapu salap pada luka kecil itu.
Mother applied ointment to the small wound.
Salap itu digunakan untuk melegakan kulit yang gatal.
The ointment was used to soothe itchy skin.
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What does “ointment” mean in Malay?
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salap
It is a medicinal substance applied to the skin.
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