poultice

[ pohl-tis ]
/ ˈpoʊl tɪs /

noun

a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.

verb (used with object), poul·ticed, poul·tic·ing.

to apply a poultice to.

Origin of poultice

1535–45; earlier pultes, plural (taken as singular) of Latin puls (stem pult-) thick pap. See pulse2

OTHER WORDS FROM poultice

un·poul·ticed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for poultice

poultice
/ (ˈpəʊltɪs) /

noun

Also called: cataplasm med a local moist and often heated application for the skin consisting of substances such as kaolin, linseed, or mustard, used to improve the circulation, treat inflamed areas, etc
Australian slang a large sum of money, esp a debt

Word Origin for poultice

C16: from earlier pultes, from Latin puls a thick porridge

Medical definitions for poultice

poultice
[ pōltĭs ]

n.

A soft moist adhesive mass, as of meal or clay, that is usually heated, spread on cloth, and applied to warm, moisten, or stimulate an aching or inflamed part of the body. cataplasm

Other words from poultice

poultice v.