Plural of collutorium; remedies or substances for treating the mouth, throat, or teeth, or instruments used for such treatment.
Latin plural form from 'collutorium' (a rinsing preparation), derived from 'colluere' (to rinse, wash). The '-oria' plural suffix reflects classical Latin noun formation.
Roman and medieval physicians had an arsenal of 'collutoria'—mouthwashes made from herbs, salt, and vinegar—and while they didn't understand germ theory, many of these ancient remedies actually did have antiseptic properties.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.