Definitions for lacrimatories
lacrimatories
lac·ri·ma·to·ry
Spelling: [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
IPA: /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Lacrimatories is a 13 letter English word.
You can make 2234 anagrams from letters in lacrimatories (aaceiilmorrst).
Definitions for lacrimatories
noun
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Also called lachrymal. a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch and keep the tears of bereaved friends.
adjective
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of, relating to, or causing the shedding of tears.
adjective, noun
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lachrymatory.
Origin of lacrimatories
1650-60; (noun) Medieval Latin lachrymātōrium, equivalent to lachrymā(re) to shed tears + -tōrium -tory2; (adj.) Medieval Latin lachrymātōrius, equivalent