collyrium
collyrium · collyria · collyriums
A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyesA lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.
/kəˈlɪɹɪəm/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve.
lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
(countable, uncountable)Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.
Origin
From Latin collȳrium, from Ancient Greek κολλύριον (kollúrion, “poultice”). Doublet of kouFrom Latin collȳrium, from Ancient Greek κολλύριον (kollúrion, “poultice”). Doublet of koulouri.
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Forms
plural: collyria / collyriums| Singular | collyrium |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes:eye-lotioneyewash
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable