lachrymal
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adjective \ˈla-krə-məl\Definition of LACHRYMAL
1
usually lacrimal : of, relating to, or being glands that produce tears
2
: of, relating to, or marked by tears
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lach·ry·mal or lac·ri·mal \ˈla-krə-məl\
Origin of LACHRYMAL
Middle English lacrimale, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French lacrymal, from Medieval Latin lacrimalis, from Latin lacrima tear, from Old Latin dacrima, probably from Greek dakry — more at tear
First Known Use: 15th century
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