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