Meaning Of The Word Lachrymatory

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lachrymatory in American English
any of various small vases found in ancient Roman sepulchers, formerly supposed to have been used to catch the tears of mourners
of, causing, or producing tears
adjective: of, pertaining to, or causing the shedding of tears
noun: 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

lachrymatory in British English
adjective
noun: a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mourners

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