Definition of LACHRYMATOR

lachrymator

Meanings

Plural: lachrymators

Noun

  • a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds
  • Any substance that causes tears, such as tear gas.

Origin / Etymology

From lachrymate + -or.

Synonyms

lacrimator, tear gas, teargas

Scrabble Score: 21

lachrymator is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lachrymator is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lachrymator is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

lachrymator is a valid Words With Friends word