- a mild solution for applying to the eyes for relief of irritation, etc
- informal nonsense; rubbish
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eye•wash
(ī′wosh′, ī′wôsh′),USA pronunciation n.
- Also called collyrium. [Pharm.]a solution applied locally to the eye for irrigation or administering medication.
- Informal Termsnonsense;
bunk.
- eye + wash 1865–70
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eyewash /ˈaɪˌwɒʃ/ n
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