Poultice

Poultice Definition

A soft, moist mass of material, often plant-based or medicinal, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation.

Mostly used in medical or historical contexts, less common in everyday language.

Poultice is a noun.

Poultice Synonyms

compress , medicinal dressing , poultice pack

How To Use Poultice In A Sentence

1. She applied a poultice of herbs to soothe the swollen ankle.
2. The traditional remedy involved placing a warm poultice on the affected area.
3. A poultice can help reduce pain and draw out infection when applied properly.
4. They prepared a poultice from crushed leaves to treat the wound.