LACRYMAL

Adjective

lacrymal (comparative more lacrymal, superlative most lacrymal)

Alternative spelling of lacrimal

Noun

lacrymal (plural lacrymals)

Alternative spelling of lachrymal (vase intended for collecting tears).

Source: Wiktionary


Lac"ry*mal, n. & a.

Definition: See Lachrymatory, n., and Lachrymal, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MINESHAFT

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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