col·lyr·i·um
(kə-lîr′ē-əm)n. pl. col·lyr·i·ums or col·lyr·i·a (-ē-ə)
A medicinal lotion applied to the eye; eyewash.
[Latin collȳrium, from Greek kollūrion, eye salve, poultice, diminutive of kollūrā, roll of bread.]
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collyrium
(kɒˈlɪərɪəm)n, pl -lyria (-ˈlɪərɪə) or -lyriums
(Medicine) a technical name for an eyewash1
[C16: from Latin, from Greek kollurion poultice, eye salve]
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eye•wash
(ˈaɪˌwɒʃ, ˈaɪˌwɔʃ)n.
1. Also called collyrium. a soothing solution applied locally to the eye.
2. nonsense; bunk.
[1865–70]
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collyrium
an eyewash or other liquid preparation for the eyes. See also remedies.
See also: Eyes-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  collyrium - lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyeslotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin" |
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