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lach·ry·ma·tory (-mə tôr′ē)

noun pl. lachrymatories -·ries

any of various small vases found in ancient Roman sepulchers, formerly supposed to have been used to catch the tears of mourners

Etymology: ML lacrimatorium, neut. of lacrimatorius, of tears < L lacrima, tear

adjective

of, causing, or producing tears

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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