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lachrymatory

lach·ry·ma·tory

UK/ˈlækɹɪmətəɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or prompting tears

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Origin

From Latin lachrymātōrius. By surface analysis, lachrymate + -ory.

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