poultice

Definition of poulticenext
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 My whole body felt softer and stronger after a Pinda Sweda Kizi massage with warm herbal poultices by Abhi, a sweet-natured practitioner from Kerala, the home of Ayurveda. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency. Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 This yellow native beauty can be used as both a poultice and a tincture. Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026 Apply the poultice to the stain. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poultice
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plaster
Noun
  • The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • The walls are treated with the same limewash and a coordinating waterproof plaster, tadelakt, in the shower area.
    Alyssa Bird, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

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“Poultice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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