Definition of Poultice
Poultice
poul·tice
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a soft, moist substance (may be heated and/or medicated) which is kept in a cloth and applied to the body for treating or relieving soreness, inflammation, or infection;
e.g. She applied a poultice to the wound to protect it and help its healing.
(verb)
to apply a poultice to;
e.g. He poulticed the wound as soon as he got home.
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