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poultice

noun

/ˈpoʊltɪs/

Meaning

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.

compress, dressing, plaster, bandage

ointment, lotion

apply a poultice, warm poultice, herbal poultice

a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

a female deer, especially an adult one