COLLYRIA

COLLYRIUM

eyewash, eye-lotion, collyrium

(noun) lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

collyria

plural of collyrium

Source: Wiktionary


COLLYRIUM

Col*lyr"i*um, n.; pl. E. Collyriums, L. Collyria. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: An application to the eye, usually an eyewater.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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