English Explanatory Dictionary

collyrium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.
  2. Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.

Pronunciation

/kəˈlɪɹɪəm/

Word forms

collyrium collyria collyriums

Etymology

From Latin collȳrium, from Ancient Greek κολλύριον (kollúrion, “poultice”). Doublet of koulouri.

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