lachrymatory

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlakrɪməˌt(ə)ri/
(also lacrimatory)

adjective

technical or literary
  • relating to, causing, or containing tears: a lachrymatory secretion

noun (plural lachrymatories)

  • a phial of a kind found in ancient Roman tombs and thought to be a lachrymal vase.

Origin:

mid 17th century (as a noun): from Latin lacrima