Associations to the word «Lachrymatory»

Wiktionary

LACHRYMATORY, adjective. Pertaining to or causing tears.
LACHRYMATORY, noun. (archaeology) A vase intended to hold tears, formerly used by archaeologists to designate certain urns found in Roman burials.

Dictionary definition

LACHRYMATORY, adjective. Relating to or prompting tears.

Wise words

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