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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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Hsu’s argument for why the near-monochrome restaurant doesn’t go flat is that the palette itself runs on tension, with the statement-making veined marble behind the point-of-sale area set against rough plaster walls.

— Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
One photo from the site’s Facebook page shows a visibly cement column accompanied by a rather modern-looking sculpture of a man, which turned out to be made from plaster.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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