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eyewash
noun eye·wash \ˈī-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh\
: a liquid used for washing the eyes
: foolish words
Full Definition of EYEWASH
1
: an eye lotion
2
: misleading or deceptive statements, actions, or procedures
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First Known Use of EYEWASH
circa 1859
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eyewash
noun eye·wash \ˈī-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh\
Medical Definition of EYEWASH
: an eye lotion
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