Lacrimatory

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of lachrymatory. alt-of, alternative

    "One of the surprises I encountered on a tour I made to the Bible lands were lacrimatories—small vessels used by the ancients for collecting mourners’ tears. […] I especially remember the lacrimatories found in King Tut’s tomb."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of lachrymatory. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or prompting tears wordnet

Synonyms

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bloodycrycryingexcretoryhumorallachrymal

Example

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"One of the surprises I encountered on a tour I made to the Bible lands were lacrimatories—small vessels used by the ancients for collecting mourners’ tears. […] I especially remember the lacrimatories found in King Tut’s tomb."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin lacrimātōrius. By surface analysis, lacrimate + -ory.

Etymology 2

From Latin lacrimātōrium. By surface analysis, lacrimate + -ory.

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