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lach·ry·ma·to·ry (lac·ri·ma·to·ry)
 lachrymatory (lacrimatory)
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- pronunciation:
- lae
kr
mih
to
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing or producing tears.
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noun |
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lachrymatories |
| definition: |
a small vase often found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly supposed to have been used to collect the tears shed by mourners.
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