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Lachrymal

//ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Connected with weeping or tears. formal, literary, not-comparable
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of lacrimal. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or located near the organ that produces tears wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to tears wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).
  2. 2
    Lachrymal feelings or organs. humorous, in-plural

    "It is truly melancholy to see so many minds employed in catering for the risibles and lachrymals of weak men and silly women"

  3. 3
    Alternative spelling of lacrimal. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lacrimal.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lacrimal.

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