lacrimatory

adjective, noun, plural lac·ri·ma·to·ries.

1. 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.

adjective

1. of, causing, or producing tears

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. Causing the secretion of tears.

adj.

1. Variant oflacrimatory