noun🔗ShareA 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."My grandmother applied a warm poultice of herbs to my bee sting to reduce the swelling and pain. "medicinebodyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat with a poultice."The doctor decided to poultice the infected wound to draw out the pus. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
