word
lacrimal
LAK-rih-mul
ˈlækrɪməlListen
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Syllable breakdown
lacrimal
Dictionary meaning
Relating to tears or the glands and ducts that produce and drain them.
History and origin
Latin lacrima, meaning 'tear'.
Examples
- A blocked lacrimal duct can cause persistent tearing.
Common mispronunciations
lay-CRY-mal
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