Meaning of the word poultice in English

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poultice

US /ˈpoʊl.t̬ɪs/

UK /ˈpoʊl.t̬ɪs/

Noun

a soft, moist mass of material, typically consisting of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth

Example:

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She applied a warm poultice to the swollen ankle.

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The herbalist recommended a clay poultice for the skin irritation.

Synonym:

compress fomentation plaster dressing salve

Verb

apply a poultice to

Example:

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The nurse will poultice the wound to draw out the infection.

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He gently poulticed the inflamed area with a warm herbal mixture.

Synonym:

compress dress bandage treat

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