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POULTICES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Poultices.

Poultices - 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)
cataplasmplaster
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dressingmedical dressing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poultices - as a verb

Dress by covering with a therapeutic substance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plaster

Example Sentences

"Healing herbs and poultices were used to treat wounds in ancient times."
"The poultices were made from a mixture of herbs and oils."
"She applied poultices of chamomile to soothe the skin."
"The poultices were wrapped in clean cloth before being applied."
"The old woman prepared poultices for her arthritis pain."
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Word Game Points

Is POULTICES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poultices is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POULTICES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POULTICES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poultices is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POULTICES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is POULTICES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poultices is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POULTICES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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