Eyewaters

/ˈaɪˌwɔtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eyewater; multiple medicated solutions for eyes, or a poetic/archaic term for multiple tears.

Etymology

From 'eye' + 'water' (plural -s). The plural form of the compound term for liquid remedies applied to the eyes.

Kelly Says

Some Victorian literature uses 'eyewaters' poetically to mean tears—a beautiful example of how the same word can be literal (medicinal solutions) or metaphorical (emotional tears), both involving water and eyes.

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