lachrymatory

adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing the shedding of tears.

noun, plural lach·ry·ma·to·ries.

2. Also called lachrymal. a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch and keep the tears of bereaved friends.

noun plural -ries

1. a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mourners

adjective

2. a variant spelling of lacrimatory

adj.

1. Variant oflacrimatory