LACRIMAL

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


Etymology

Adjective

lacrimal (comparative more lacrimal, superlative most lacrimal)

Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs.

Noun

lacrimal (plural lacrimals)

A lachrymal or lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).

(anatomy) The lacrimal bone.

Source: Wiktionary



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