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 What to do: Gently scrub a granite countertop with a poultice and a soft cloth to eliminate lingering stains. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 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
  • One recent addition is an 18th century plaster bust of Antinous, a Greek youth who was the lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Sprinkling ‘70s-style ceramics on the plaster fireplace winked at the past with zero regret.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Poultice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultice. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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