collyrium

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/kəˈlɪɹɪəm/ (UK)

Definition of collyrium

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.

“Democritus' collyrium is not so sovereign to the eyes as this is to the heart […]”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.

“Democritus' collyrium is not so sovereign to the eyes as this is to the heart […]”
(countable, uncountable)Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.

“[…] there were rings of collyrium about her eyes.”

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

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