cataplasm

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌpla-zəm How to pronounce cataplasm (audio)
Definition of cataplasmnext
as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury the doctor ordered the placement of a cataplasm on the wound until it closed up

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  • The white Carrara marble bathrooms are memorably chic, and above each bed there’s a delightful plaster wall relief of magnolia flowers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Two bright, airy levels showcase gleaming white marble floors and Venetian plaster walls paired with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and exotic alligator and stingray leather accents, plus scenic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Cataplasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataplasm. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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