Collyrium — Col*lyr i*um, n.; pl. E. {Collyriums}, L. {Collyria}. [L., fr. Gr. ?.] (Med.) An application to the eye, usually an eyewater. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Collyrĭum — (v. gr.), 1) sonst ein trocknes, längliches od. rundes Augenmittel, aus auflösbaren Substanzen; 2) jetzt äußerliches Augenmittel, bes. Augenwasser (s.d.); 3) Stuhl od. Mutterzäpfchen … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Collyrium — griech., in der alten Medicin eine Arznei in Zapfenform in die Oeffnungen des Leibes gebracht; später äußerliches Heilmittel für das Auge … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
collyrium — [kə lir′ē əm] n. pl. collyria [kə lir′ēə] or collyriums [L < Gr kollyrion, eye salve (in form of a tablet) < kollyra, loaf of coarse bread, loaf shaped tablet] any medicated preparation for the eyes; eyewash … English World dictionary
Collyrium — In eye care, a collyrium is a lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes, particularly in diseases of the eye. The word collyrium comes from the Greek κολλύρον, eye salve. The same name was also given to unguents used for the same… … Wikipedia
collyrium — noun /kəˈlɪɹɪəm/ a) 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 [...]. b) Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl. [...]… … Wiktionary
collyrium — noun (plural collyria or iums) Etymology: Middle English collirium, from Latin collyrium, from Greek kollyrion pessary, eye salve, from diminutive of kollyra roll of bread Date: 14th century eyewash 1 … New Collegiate Dictionary
collyrium — /keuh lear ee euhm/, n., pl. collyria / lear ee euh/, collyriums. eyewash (def. 1). [1350 1400; ME < L < Gk kollýrion eye salve] * * * … Universalium
collyrium — Originally, any preparation for the eye; now, an eyewash. [G. kollyrion, poultice, eye salve] * * * col·lyr·i·um kə lir ē əm n, pl ia ē ə or i·ums an eye lotion: EYEWASH … Medical dictionary
Collyrium — A local eye medication, i.e., eyewash. Abrus, Achyranthes, Albizia, Argemone, Bocoonia, Boerhaavia, Caesalpinia, Capsicum, Codiaeum, Coleus, Elilia, Eugenia, Gouania, Ipomoea, Isotoma, Lantana, Luffa, Malachra, Manihot, Mimosa, Ocimum, Phaseolus … EthnoBotanical Dictionary