Lachrymatory Definition

lakrəmətôrē
lachrymatories
noun
lachrymatories
Any of various small vases found in ancient Roman sepulchers, formerly supposed to have been used to catch the tears of mourners.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of, causing, or producing tears.
Webster's New World
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Singular:
lachrymatory
Plural:
lachrymatories

Origin of Lachrymatory

  • From Latin type *lacrimatorius, from lacrimare.

    From Wiktionary

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