LACHRYMOSE


Meaning of LACHRYMOSE in English

[ 'lakrɪməʊs , -z ]

■ adjective

1》 tearful.

2》 inducing tears; sad.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

lachrymosity noun

Origin

C17 (in the sense 'like tears'): from L. lacrimosus , from lacrima 'tear'.

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