eyewash

[ ahy-wosh, ahy-wawsh ]
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noun
  1. Also called collyrium. Pharmacology. a solution applied locally to the eye for irrigation or administering medication.

  2. Informal. nonsense; bunk.

Origin of eyewash

1
First recorded in 1865–70; eye + wash

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eyewash

/ (ˈaɪˌwɒʃ) /


noun
  1. a mild solution for applying to the eyes for relief of irritation, etc

  2. informal nonsense; rubbish

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