eyebright

/ˈaɪ.brɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Euphrasia officinalis) whose leaves and flowers have been used in herbal medicine as an eye remedy, especially for sore eyes.

“The grandmother used eyebright to treat her grandson’s irritated eyes.”

Synonyms

  • eye balm
  • eye salve

Antonyms

  • eye irritant
  • eye poison