lacrimal, lachrymal
(adjective) relating to or located near the organ that produces tears
lacrimal, lachrymal
(adjective) of or relating to tears
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lachrymal (comparative more lachrymal, superlative most lachrymal)
Of or relating to tears, or the tear glands.
lachrymal (plural lachrymals)
A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears)
(humorous, in the plural) Lachrymal feelings or organs
(anatomy) One of the bones of the face, the os unguis, or nail-bone, in humans.
Source: Wiktionary
Lach"ry*mal (, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lacrymal. See Lachrymose.]
1. Of or pertaining to tears; as, lachrymal effusions.
2. (Anat.) (a) Pertaining to, or secreting, tears; as, the lachrymal gland. (b) Pertaining to the lachrymal organs; as, lachrymal bone; lachrymal duct.
Lach"ry*mal, n.
Definition: See Lachrymatory.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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