as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury the doctor ordered the placement of a cataplasm on the wound until it closed up

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plaster
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  • Public and private wings on either side contain around 3,800 square feet of two-level living space, all of it decked out with polished concrete floors, cotton-white plaster walls, concealed Italian infinity doors, warm Alaskan yellow cedar accents, and vast expanses of glass.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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“Cataplasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataplasm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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