Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'poultice herbs').
Définitions
poulticenoun
A soft, moist mass of material, typically made from plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth.
The nurse applied a warm poultice to the patient's swollen ankle to reduce the inflammation.
poulticeverb
To apply a soft, moist mass of material, typically made from plant material or flour, to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation.
The nurse poulticed the patient's wound to reduce the swelling.
poulticeadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or used as a poultice.
She mixed several poultice herbs for the healing salve.