poultice

as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury placed a poultice over the infected cut

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Recent Examples of poultice The symbolic treatment begins with two masseuses providing a 4-hand massage synchronized to pre-Hispanic music, while using heat from warmed poultices to soothe the body. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Step 5: Scrub Bowl and Flush Use a toilet brush to scrub the bowl, which will help to scour away any residual staining that has been loosened by the vinegar poultice. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024 Swallows collect another toxic plant, celandine, to make a poultice for their chicks’ eyes. Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024 The male primate applied a paste made from the poultice plant on his cheek, eventually closing the large wound up, according to research published Thursday at the Scientific Reports journal. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for poultice 

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“Poultice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultice. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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