lachrymal

Meanings

Plural: lachrymals

Adjective

of or relating to tears
relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

Adj

Connected with weeping or tears.
Alternative spelling of lacrimal.

Noun

A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).
Lachrymal feelings or organs.
Alternative spelling of lacrimal.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lacrimal.

Synonyms

lacrimal

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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