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lachrymatory
lachrymatory (ˈlækrɪmətərɪ; -trɪ) n, pl -ries (Historical Terms) a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mournersadj (Physiology) a variant spelling of lacrimatorylach•ry•ma•to•ry (ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i) n., pl. -ries. a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch the tears of bereaved friends. Also called lachrymal. [1650–60; < Medieval Latin lachrymātōrium=lachrymā(re) to shed tears, derivative of lachryma (see lachrymal) + -tōrium -tory2] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | lachrymatory - relating to or prompting tearslacrimatory | TranslationsEncyclopediaSeelacrimatorlachrymatory
lach·ry·ma·to·ry (lăk′rə-mə-tôr′ē)adj. Variant of lacrimatory.lacrimator, lachrymator (lak′rĭ-māt″ŏr) A substance that increases the flow of tears.lacrimatorylachrymatory (-mă-tōr″ē), adjectivelachrymatory Related to lachrymatory: Lachrymatory agentSynonyms for lachrymatoryadj relating to or prompting tearsSynonyms |