lachrymal UK /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/US /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears). •[in the plural] (humorous) Lachrymal feelings or organs.It is truly melancholy to see so many minds employed in catering for the risibles and lachrymals of weak men and silly women — 1843 adjective1 •(formal, literary) Connected with weeping or tears. formslachrymals
