English Explanatory Dictionary

lachrymal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Connected with weeping or tears.
  2. Alternative spelling of lacrimal.
noun
  1. A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).
  2. Lachrymal feelings or organs.
  3. Alternative spelling of lacrimal.

Pronunciation

/ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lachrymal.wav /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/

Word forms

lachrymal lacrimal lacrymal lachrymals

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lacrimal.

Derived words

lachrymal bone lachrymal gland lachrymally lachrymal sac lachrymal urn lachrymal vase lachrymary lachrymatory lachrymose nasolachrymal
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