baby's tears UK /ˌbeɪbiz ˈtɪəz/US /ˌbeɪbiz ˈtɪəɹz/ noun[plural only]1 •Any of various plants having parts (such as leaves or spots on leaves, petals, etc.) resembling teardrops; specifically, angel's tears (Soleirolia soleirolii), a plant in the nettle family grown as a green, mossy ground cover.