noun
- Plural of collyrium; medicinal preparations or salves applied to the eyes, especially eyewashes or eye drops used to treat inflammation or irritation.
Usage: archaic or medical/pharmaceutical; typically used in historical or specialized medical contexts
Examples
- Ancient physicians prescribed various collyriums to soothe inflamed eyes.
- The apothecary prepared several collyriums from herbs and mineral compounds.
- Medieval medical texts describe collyriums made with rose water and honey.
- Collyriums were among the most common remedies for eye ailments in antiquity.