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lachrymal definition

lach·ry·mal (lak′ri məl)

adjective

  1. of, characterized by, or producing tears
  2. lacrimal (sense )

Etymology: ML lacrimalis < L lacrima, tear

noun

lachrymatory

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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