eyewash, eye-lotion, collyrium
(noun) lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
eyewash (usually uncountable, plural eyewashes)
(countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.
• (slang): window dressing
eyewash (third-person singular simple present eyewashes, present participle eyewashing, simple past and past participle eyewashed)
To fool with nonsense or flattery.
(intelligence) To keep information secret by sending false information to many people in one's own organization, and correct information to a select few.
• yeehaws
Source: Wiktionary
Eye"wash, n.
Definition: See Eyewater.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 April 2024
(noun) a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
