noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of lacrimal gland.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lacrimal gland
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
tear gland
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noun
Meaning 2
any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lacrimal gland, lachrymal gland
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: exocrine gland, exocrine, duct gland
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