Definition of "cataplasm" [cat•a•plasm]

• See poultice. (noun)

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• "The clay cataplasm (that the vet authorized!) is working, along with the antibiotics."
• "The clay cataplasm that the vet authorized! is working, along with the antibiotics."
• "Quote of the Day: "But Alexia, this is a cataplasm of epic proportions!""