deˈlacrimative,a. Also delacry-. [f.ppl. stem of L. dēlacrimāre(seeprec.) + -ive.] a. ‘Having power to stop the flow of tears; also, b. applied to substances which produce a great flow of tears’ (Syd Soc.Lex.). [1811Hooper Med.Dict., Delachrymativa, medicines which dry the eyes, first purging them of tears.]