poultice in Latin
poultice in Latin is fōmentum — 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 Latin
fōmentum
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?
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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."
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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 Latin?
"poultice" in Latin is fōmentum. 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 use "poultice" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds." In Latin, "poultice" is fōmentum.
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