lach·ry·mal adjective orlac·ri·mal\ˈlakrəməl\ Etymology: Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French lacrymal, from Medieval Latin lacrimalis, from Latin lacrima tear + -alis -al 1.usually lacrimal: of, relating to, or situated near the organs that produce tears 2.: marked by tears : lachrymose < a lachrymal farewell > 3.: of or relating to tears < lachrymal effusions >