LACHRYMATORIES
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of LACHRYMATORIES
A vase intended to hold tears, formerly used by archaeologists to designate certain urns found in Roman burials.
"1658: For beside these Lachrymatories, notable Lamps with Vessels of Oyles and Aromaticall Liquors attended noble Ossuaries. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 21)"
Examples of LACHRYMATORIES in a Sentence
- "1658: For beside these Lachrymatories, notable Lamps with Vessels of Oyles and Aromaticall Liquors attended noble Ossuaries. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 21)"
Word Details
Is LACHRYMATORIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LACHRYMATORIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LACHRYMATORIES uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LACHRYMATORIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | c | h | r | y | m | a | t | o | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LACHRYMATORIES
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How to Use LACHRYMATORIES in Word Games
LACHRYMATORIES is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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