collyrium

noun

col·lyr·i·um kə-ˈlir-ē-əm

plural collyria kə-ˈlir-ē-ə

or collyriums

: eyewash sense 1

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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“Collyrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collyrium. Accessed 5 May. 2023.

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collyrium

noun

col·lyr·i·um kə-ˈlir-ē-əm

plural collyria -ē-ə

or collyriums

: an eye lotion : eyewash

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