collyriums

Variant of collyrium

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

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