Lacrimal

/ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of lacrimal bone. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  2. 2
    Ellipsis of lacrimal vase. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of lachrymal. 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

Synonyms

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anatomicalfacial bonefrench larmelachrymallachrymouslacrimal bone

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lacrimālis, from lacrima (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lachrymal.

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