tearpit

English

Alternative forms

tear pit, tear-pit

Etymology

From tear +‎ pit.

Noun

tearpit (plural tearpits)

  1. (archaic, anatomy) A preorbital gland (of many species of deer, antelopes or similar animals)
    Synonyms: lachrymal sinus, lacrimal sinus, larmier

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