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EYEWASH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does eyewash mean?
• EYEWASH (noun)
The noun EYEWASH has 1 sense:
1. lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
Familiarity information: EYEWASH used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
collyrium; eye-lotion; eyewash
Hypernyms ("eyewash" is a kind of...):
application; lotion (liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin)
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