noun
eyewash
Eyewash (noun) means the rinsing of the eyes with a liquid, usually plain water, to quickly clear out something irritating; also the liquid used for this.
noun
1
The rinsing of the eyes with a liquid, usually plain water, to quickly clear out something irritating; also the liquid used for this.
"an eyewash station on every floor of the building"
2
A gentle medicated liquid used to soothe sore eyes.
3
(informal) Something that seems convincing but is really empty or false, meant only to deceive.
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Etymology
Formed from eye and wash. Compare typologically the Russian глаз замы́лился (glaz zamýlilsja), related to мы́ло (mýlo) and мыть (mytʹ).
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collyrium
whitewash
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What is the meaning of eyewash?
"eyewash" (noun) means the rinsing of the eyes with a liquid, usually plain water, to quickly clear out something irritating; also the liquid used for this.
What is another word for eyewash?
Other words for "eyewash" include collyrium, whitewash.
What are the different meanings of eyewash?
"eyewash" has 3 main meanings: 1. The rinsing of the eyes with a liquid, usually plain water, to quickly clear out something irritating; also the liquid used for this; 2. A gentle medicated liquid used to soothe sore eyes; 3. (informal) Something that seems convincing but is really empty or false, meant only to deceive.
