Poultice

Origin

From an alteration of Middle English pultes, from Latin pultes, plural of puls.

Full definition of poultice

Noun

1. A soft, moist mass applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe. A poultice is usually wrapped in cloth and often warmed before being applied.
• Francis BaconPoultice relaxeth the pores.

Synonyms

• cataplasm

Verb

1. (transitive) To treat with a poultice.