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poultice

noun

ˈpōl-təs

Definition of poultice

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

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On one wall, the researchers spied what first appeared to be patches of dirt or debris on a mural; further scrutiny showed these were actually thin scraps of plaster that were inscribed with strange markings.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
The formal dining room, located southeast of the front door, features what the book calls false-wood beams in the plaster ceiling.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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