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lachrymatory

lach·ry·ma·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /ˈlæ.krɪ.mə.tə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of lachrymatory word

  • adjective lachrymatory of, relating to, or causing the shedding of tears. 1
  • noun plural lachrymatory 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. 1
  • noun lachrymatory Relating to, tending to cause, or containing tears. 1
  • noun lachrymatory a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mourners 0
  • noun lachrymatory any of various small vases found in ancient Roman sepulchers, formerly supposed to have been used to catch the tears of mourners 0
  • adjective lachrymatory of, causing, or producing tears 0
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Origin of lachrymatory

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; (noun) < Medieval Latin lachrymātōrium, equivalent to lachrymā(re) to shed tears + -tōrium -tory2; (adj.) < Medieval Latin lachrymātōrius, equivalent to lachrymā(re) + -tōrius -tory1; see lachrymal

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Parts of speech for Lachrymatory

noun
adjective
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adverb
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determiner
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lachrymatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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    a colorless and highly toxic liquid, CH 2 BrCOCH 3 , used as a lachrymatory compound in tear gas and chemical warfare gas.

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    a colorless, lachrymatory, poisonous liquid, C 3 H 5 ClO, used chiefly in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of insecticides and perfumes.

  • lachrymal

    of or relating to tears.
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