Lachrymatory \Lach"ry*ma*to*ry\, n.; pl. -ries. [Cf. F. lacrymatoire.]

(Antiq.) A ``tear-bottle;'' a narrow-necked vessel found in sepulchers of the ancient Romans; -- so called from a former notion that the tears of the deceased person's friends were collected in it. Called also lachrymal or lacrymal.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Lachrymal \Lach"ry*mal\, a. [Cf. F. lacrymal. See Lachrymose.]

1. Of or pertaining to tears; as, lachrymal effusions.

2. (Anat.)
   (a) Pertaining to, or secreting, tears; as, the lachrymal gland.
   (b) Pertaining to the lachrymal organs; as, lachrymal bone; lachrymal duct.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)