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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

Noun

That resolution follows a recent incident in which a leak after heavy rains caused a portion of the ceiling plaster to detach.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The backdrop of the Bay of Naples and the frescoes and statues and plaster-body-casts of Pompeii.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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