Definition of collyrium Collyrium

col•lyr•i•um

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What does collyrium mean?

Noun
collyrium - lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
		eye-lotion, eyewash

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collyrium (Noun)
A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.
collyrium (Noun)
Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.

collyrium
ko-lir′i-um, n. a term for various kinds of eye-salve or eye-wash. [L.,—Gr. kollyrion, eye-salve, dim. of kollyra, a roll of bread.]