rə adjective
1.
of or pertaining to tears.
2.
producing tears.
3.
characterized by tears; indicative of weeping.
4.
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lacrimal, lachrymal or lacrymal (ˈlækrɪməl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| of or relating to tears or to the glands that secrete tears | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from Latin lacrima a tear] | |
| lachrymal, lachrymal or lacrymal | |
| —adj | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from Latin lacrima a tear] | |
| lacrymal, lachrymal or lacrymal | |
| —adj | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from Latin lacrima a tear] | |
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