poultice

UK /ˈpoʊltɪs/ US /ˈpoʊltɪs/
noun 2verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

The poultice relaxeth the pores.

Sties in the eye are irritating and disfiguring. Foment with warm water; at night apply a bread-and-milk poultice.

2

A porous solid filled with solvent, used to remove stains from porous stone such as marble or granite.

verb

1

To treat with a poultice.

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