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Recent Examples of poulticeThis 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 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 See All Example Sentences for poultice
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plaster
Noun
David Collins Studio’s The Apartment is on the rooftop, blue-grey in palette and stocked with limited-edition books and art, including a plaster chandelier by sculptor Philippe Anthonioz.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Skilling likes plaster projects, too but is also a fan of its close cousin, limewash walls.