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poultice in Greek

poultice in Greek is κατάπλασμα — poultice means a soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.

poultice in Greek

κατάπλασμα
noun
Pronounced: kataplasma
A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

What does "poultice" mean?

  1. noun A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.
    "Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds."
  2. verb To treat a wound or sore area with a poultice.
    "He poulticed the bee sting with baking soda and water."
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poultice in a sentence

  • Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds.
  • The nurse applied a poultice to draw out the infection.
  • He poulticed the bee sting with baking soda and water.

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What is "poultice" in Greek?
"poultice" in Greek is κατάπλασμα. poultice means: A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.
How do you pronounce κατάπλασμα?
"poultice" in Greek is κατάπλασμα, pronounced "kataplasma".
How do you use "poultice" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds." In Greek, "poultice" is κατάπλασμα.
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