poultices

noun

plural of poultice
as in plasters
a medicated covering used to heal an injury placed a poultice over the infected cut

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Recent Examples of poultices 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
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plasters
Noun
  • Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported.
    — Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Poultices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultices. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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