Definitions for lacrimatory
lacrimatory
lac·ri·ma·to·ry
Spelling: [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
IPA: /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Lacrimatory is a 11 letter English word.
You can make 704 anagrams from letters in lacrimatory (aacilmorrty).
Definitions for lacrimatory
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 lacrimatory
1650-60; (noun) Medieval Latin lachrymātōrium, equivalent to lachrymā(re) to shed tears + -tōrium -tory2; (adj.) Medieval Latin lachrymātōrius, equivalent