collyrium

collyrium Definition

col·lyr·ium (kə lir′ē əm)

noun pl. -·ia-ə or -·i·ums

any medicated preparation for the eyes; eyewash

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

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