how to pronounce poultice

/ˈpəʊl.tɪs/

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poultice is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of poultice in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… cellulose poultice again we applied this …”

meanings of poultice

noun:

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.

verb:

To treat with a poultice.

poultice frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word poultice occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.