Definition of LACHRYMATORY

lachrymatory

Meanings

Plural: lachrymatories

Adjective

  • relating to or prompting tears

Adj

  • Pertaining to or causing tears.

Noun

  • A vase supposedly intended to hold tears; formerly used by archaeologists to designate certain urns found in Roman burials.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin type *lacrimatorius, from lacrimare.

Scrabble Score: 25

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Words With Friends Score: 25

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