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eyewash

eye·wash

UK/ˈaɪ̯.wɒʃ/ US/ˈaɪ̯.wɑʃ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes

Synonyms

Origin

From eye + wash. Compare typologically Russian глаз замы́лился (glaz zamýlilsja) (akin to мы́ло (mýlo), мыть (mytʹ)).

Phrases

  • eye bleach

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Broader terms

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