COLLYRIUM

eyewash, eye-lotion, collyrium

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

collyrium (countable and uncountable, plural collyria or collyriums)

A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.

Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.

Source: Wiktionary


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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