Mid 19th century. In some forms from classical Latin lacrima tear + -iform, originally after French lacrimiforme; in later scientific usage, after scientific Latin lacrimiformis.
Definition of lachrymiform in US English:
lachrymiform
adjectiveˈlakrɪmɪfɔːm
Botany
Having the shape of a teardrop.
Origin
Mid 19th century. In some forms from classical Latin lacrima tear + -iform, originally after French lacrimiforme; in later scientific usage, after scientific Latin lacrimiformis.