释义 |
lac·ri·ma·to·ry I. noun or lach·ry·ma·tory \ˈlakrəməˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri\ (-es) Etymology: probably from Medieval Latin lachrymatorium, from neuter of lachrymatorius, adjective, lacrimatory : a vase found in ancient Roman tombs and formerly regarded as meant for the tears of mourners but now believed to have been a perfume bottle — called also tear bottle II. or lachrymatory \“\ Etymology: Medieval Latin & Late Latin; Medieval Latin lachrymatorius, from Late Latin lacrimatorius, from Latin lacrimatus (past participle of lacrimare to shed tears, weep, from lacrima tear) + -orius -ory — more at tear (of the eye) 1. : of, relating to, or prompting tears 2. : meant to contain tears |