lachrymal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to tears
    lacrimal.
  2. adjective relating to or located near the organ that produces tears
    lacrimal.

WordNet

Lach"ry*mal adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. lacrymal. See Lachrymose.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913