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poultice

[pohl-tis] / ˈpoʊl tɪs /


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Dampen the stone, apply the poultice a half-inch thick, then cover it with plastic and tape down the edges.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022

She suggests making a violet leaf infusion or poultice for soothing an eye irritation or injury.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2021

We could also apply a poultice of whatever is around.

From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 2020

Benrejdal later returned and applied a make-shift poultice of takeaway leftovers to the arm.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2017

An onion poultice was tied around his neck.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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