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Recent Examples of poulticeApply the poultice to the stain.—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.—Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025 Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.—Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Of particular note: The roquefort cheese that Lafayette sent her has mold on it that can help with potential infection; Rachel can make a poultice.—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poultice
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plaster
Noun
Keep an eye out for chartreuses, browns, and bright sky blues, along with sulky mauves and beiges in a plaster finish.
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
The yellow bucket of a heavy construction excavator crashed down onto the roof of the vacant home at Parade Park, yanking it into a heap of split plaster and lumber.