lacrimatory
[ lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective, noun, plural lac·ri·ma·to·ries.
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Definition for lacrimatory (2 of 2)
lachrymatory
or lac·ri·ma·to·ry
[ lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
of, relating to, or causing the shedding of tears.
noun, plural lach·ry·ma·to·ries.
Also called lachrymal. a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch and keep the tears of bereaved friends.
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British Dictionary definitions for lacrimatory (1 of 2)
lacrimatory
lachrymatory or lacrymatory
/ (ˈlækrɪmətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of, causing, or producing tears
British Dictionary definitions for lacrimatory (2 of 2)
lachrymatory
/ (ˈlækrɪmətərɪ, -trɪ) /
noun plural -ries
a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mourners
adjective
a variant spelling of lacrimatory
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Medicine definitions for lacrimatory (1 of 2)
lacrimatory
adj.
Causing the secretion of tears.
Medicine definitions for lacrimatory (2 of 2)
lachrymatory
[ lăk′rə-mə-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Variant oflacrimatory
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