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1. (n.) lachrymatory
a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch the tears of bereaved friends.
Etymology: (1650–60; < ML lachrymātōrium=lachrymā(re) to shed tears, der. of
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1. (adj) lacrimatory, lachrymatory
relating to or prompting tears
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1. (noun) lachrymatory
a "tear-bottle;" a narrow-necked vessel found in sepulchers of the ancient Romans; -- so called from a former notion that the tears of the deceased person's friends were collected in it. Called also lachrymal or lacrymal
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