| Front | lachrymose /LAK-ruh-mohs/ |
|---|---|
| Back | adjective Mournful or tearful. [From Latin lacrima (tear).] "The lachrymose John Terry then delivered himself of a self-serving open letter to the fans a few days later. ... He wasn't ashamed to admit he had cried and that Wednesday night would haunt him forever." - Pat Murphy; Shed No Tears For Chelsea; Birmingham Post (UK); May 27, 2008. |
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