collyrium

(kə lirē əm)

noun pl. collyria or collyriums

any medicated preparation for the eyes; eyewash

Origin: L < Gr kollyrion, eye salve (in form of a tablet) < kollyra, loaf of coarse bread, loaf-shaped tablet

See collyrium in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. col·lyr·i·ums or col·lyr·i·a (-ē-ə)
A medicinal lotion applied to the eye; eyewash.

Origin:

Origin: Latin collȳrium

Origin: , from Greek kollūrion, eye salve, poultice

Origin: , diminutive of kollūrā, roll of bread

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