poultice
Translation
poultice, cataplasm
Examples
The doctor applied a warm poultice to the wound.
The doctor applied a warm poultice to the wound.
Grammar Patterns
to apply a ((poultice)) ((to sth.)) to apply a poultice to something The doctor applied a warm poultice to the wound.
Similar Words
compress, plaster, cataplasm
Etymology
From Latin 'puls', 'pultis' meaning 'porridge' or 'pap', referring to a soft, moist mass.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'pull this'. Imagine it's used to 'pull' out infection or pain.