Thesaurus results for POULTICE

poultice

noun

ˈpōl-təs

Definition of poultice next

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 This yellow native beauty can be used as both a poultice and a tincture. —

Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026 This time, Cohoon recommends adding a few drops of hydrogen peroxide instead of water and letting the poultice sit for a few hours. —

Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 Through the use of poultices or potions, its sap was used in the treatment of fevers and some skin diseases (Note: a treatment no longer in use). —

The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2025 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 next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.

— Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026