Med. Also argemon. [L., a. Gr. ἄργεμα, -μον, f. ἀργ-ός white: cf. ALBUGO.] A small white ulcer or speck on the margin of the cornea.
1661. Lovell, Hist. Anim. & Min., 83. It helps bleare eyes … also it helps the argema.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Argemon, or Argema … an ulcer about the iris of the eye.
1880. in Syd. Soc. Lex.
