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- [kuh-leer-ee-uh m]
- /kəˈlɪər i əm/
- /kəlˈɪriəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-leer-ee-uh m]
- /kəˈlɪər i əm/
Definitions of collyrium word
- noun collyrium any medicated preparation for the eyes; eyewash 3
- noun plural collyrium eyewash (def 1). 1
- noun collyrium A medicated eyewash. 1
- noun collyrium A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve. 0
- noun collyrium Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl. 0
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Origin of collyrium
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek kollȳ́rion eye salve
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Parts of speech for Collyrium
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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collyrium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
collyrium usage trend in Literature
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