poultice n. + Add to list US //ˈpoʊɫtəs// UK //pˈəʊltɪs// poul·tice SynonymsEtymology Synonyms cataplasmplasterOriginLATpultes→MEpultes→ENpoultice From Middle English pultes, from Latin pultes, plural of puls. The phonological development from Middle English is regular; compare poultry.