Standard Lemma guide

lachrymal

adj · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/
  • rhymes with -ækɹɪməl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Connected with weeping or tears.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: formal, literary, not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Alternative spelling of lacrimal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Lachrymal feelings or organs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, in-plural

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Alternative spelling of lacrimal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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6

adjective

Meaning 6

relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: lacrimal

Antonyms: none provided

7

adjective

Meaning 7

of or relating to tears

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: lacrimal

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of lacrimal.