Associations to the word «Poultice»

Wiktionary

POULTICE, noun. A soft, moist mass applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe. A poultice is usually wrapped in cloth and often warmed before being applied.
POULTICE, verb. (transitive) To treat with a poultice.

Dictionary definition

POULTICE, 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..
POULTICE, verb. Dress by covering with a therapeutic substance.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats