Definitions for lacrimal

lacrimal lac·ri·mal

Spelling: [lak-ruh-muh l]
IPA: /ˈlæk rə məl/

Lacrimal is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 196 anagrams from letters in lacrimal (aacillmr).

Definitions for lacrimal

noun

  1. lacrimal bone.

adjective

  1. lachrymal (defs 1–3).
  2. Also, lachrymal. Anatomy. of, relating to, or situated near the organs that secrete tears.

Origin of lacrimal

First recorded in 1535-45; variant of lachrymal

Examples for lacrimal

The anterior surface of the cornea is exquisitely smooth, and is kept moist by the lacrimal secretions.

Only a slight part of the maxillary process of the lacrimal remains on each side.

Or was it just a little harmless exercise of the lacrimal glands?

Small roundworms, one-third to four-fifths of an inch in length, may occur in the ducts of the lacrimal glands.

Fistulas may arise from wounds of glandular organs or their ducts, and thus we have the so-called mammary or lacrimal fistulas.

The nasal is triangular and, with the lacrimal, forms the medial border of the naris.

The lacrimal gland is situated between the orbital process and the upper part of the eyeball.

Word Value for lacrimal
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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