Characterized by weeping; tending to provoke tears.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in William Caxton (1415x24–1492), printer, merchant, and diplomat. From (i) Middle French lacrimeus characterized by weeping, that sheds tears.
Definition of lachrymous in US English:
lachrymous
(also lacrymous, lacrimous)
adjectiveˈlakrɪməs
Characterized by weeping; tending to provoke tears.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in William Caxton (1415x24–1492), printer, merchant, and diplomat. From (i) Middle French lacrimeus characterized by weeping, that sheds tears.