eyewater

English

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) A wash or lotion for application to the eyes.
  • (archaic) Gin.
  • (Caribbean) Tears; water cried from the eyes.

Etymology

Compound from English eye + English water.

Origin

English

water

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