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Meaning of collyrium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/kəˈlɪɹɪəm/

Definitions

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

Examples

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

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Collyweston Collyweston slate collywobbles Colm Colma colmado