collyrium

noun

col·​lyr·​i·​um kə-ˈlir-ē-əm How to pronounce collyrium (audio)
plural collyria kə-ˈlir-ē-ə How to pronounce collyrium (audio) or collyriums

Word History

Etymology

Middle English collirium, from Latin collyrium, from Greek kollyrion pessary, eye salve, from diminutive of kollyra roll of bread

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collyrium was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Collyrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collyrium. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

collyrium

noun
col·​lyr·​i·​um kə-ˈlir-ē-əm How to pronounce collyrium (audio)
plural collyria -ē-ə How to pronounce collyrium (audio) or collyriums
: an eye lotion : eyewash
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