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poultice in Swedish

poultice in Swedish is omslag, grötomslag, foment — 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 Swedish

omslag
noun
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.
grötomslag
noun
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.
foment
noun
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 Swedish?

"poultice" in Swedish is omslag, grötomslag, foment. 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 Swedish, "poultice" is omslag, grötomslag, foment.

Are there other ways to say "poultice" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "poultice": omslag, grötomslag, foment.

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