lachrym- root words — words with the lachrym- root

The root lachrym- comes from Latin lacrima, meaning tear. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lachrymal, lachrymose. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lachrym- root

Explore words with lachrym- — words containing the lachrym- root and sharing its sense of "tear". Examples include lachrymal, lachrymose. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lachrym- mean?

The lachrym- root means tear, from Latin lacrima. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.