Poultice

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔl.tɪs/

Definitions of poultice

noun a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

Example Sentences

A1 She applied a poultice to the wound to help it heal faster.

A2 The herbalist recommended using a poultice made of crushed herbs and water.

B1 The nurse prepared a poultice to reduce the inflammation in the patient's knee.

B2 The poultice contained a mixture of clay and essential oils to draw out toxins from the skin.

C1 The poultice was a traditional remedy passed down through generations in the family.

C2 The poultice was applied to the affected area and covered with a bandage to keep it in place.

Examples of poultice in a Sentence

formal The nurse applied a poultice to the patient's wound to help reduce inflammation.

informal My grandma swears by using a poultice made of herbs to cure all ailments.

slang I heard that putting a poultice of mud on a sprain can help it heal faster.

figurative Sometimes a poultice of kindness is all it takes to heal a broken heart.

Grammatical Forms of poultice

• past tense: poulticed
• plural: poultices
• comparative: more poultice
• superlative: most poultice
• present tense: poultices
• future tense: will poultice
• perfect tense: have poulticed
• continuous tense: is poulticing
• singular: poultice
• positive degree: poultice
• infinitive: to poultice
• gerund: poulticing
• participle: poulticing

Origin and Evolution of poultice

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'poultice' originated from the Latin word 'pulmentum' which means a thick porridge or pap used as food or medicine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'poultice' has evolved to refer to a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness or inflammation.