Meaning of ophthalmia | Babel Free
/ɒfˈθælmiə/Definitions
Synonym of ophthalmitis (“inflammation of the eye”).
countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“Dr. Buck reports that the Swabians also believe in the efficacy of fasting spittle for sore eyes; and our never-failing Pliny records the Roman belief that ophthalmia may be cured by anointing the eyes every morning with fasting spittle.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.