POULTICE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Poultice.
Poultice - as a noun
A medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cataplasm15plaster9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dressing10medical dressingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Poultice - as a verb
Example Sentences
"She applied a warm poultice to the swollen area of her ankle."
"The herbalist recommended a poultice made from crushed leaves for his sunburn."
"The poultice helped draw out the infection from the wound."
"The nurse applied a poultice of clay and water to soothe the patient's rash."
"My grandmother used to make herbal poultices for various ailments."
Word Game Points
Is POULTICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poultice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POULTICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is POULTICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poultice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOULTICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is POULTICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poultice is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOULTICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
