col·lyr·i·um (k -lîr  -m)n. pl. col·lyr·i·ums or col·lyr·i·a (- -) A medicinal lotion applied to the eye; eyewash. [Latin coll  rium, from Greek koll rion, eye salve, poultice, diminutive of kollr , roll of bread.] |
collyrium [kɒˈlɪərɪəm]
n pl -lyria [-ˈlɪərɪə], -lyriums
(Medicine) a technical name for an eyewash [1]
[from Latin, from Greek kollurion poultice, eye salve]
collyrium
an eyewash or other liquid preparation for the eyes. See also remedies.
See also: Eyes
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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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