Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Tearpit — Tear pit , n. (Anat.) A cavity or pouch beneath the lower eyelid of most deer and antelope; the lachrymal sinus; larmier. It is capable of being opened at pleasure and secretes a waxy substance. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Larmier — Lar mi*er, n. [F., fr. larme tear, drop, L. lacrima. See {Lachrymose}.] (Anat.) See {Tearpit}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tear sac — noun either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands • Syn: ↑lacrimal sac, ↑dacryocyst • Hypernyms: ↑vesicle, ↑cyst • Part Holonyms: ↑lacrimal apparatus … Useful english dictionary
lacrimal sinus — noun : tearpit … Useful english dictionary
tear bag — noun Etymology: tear (I) : tearpit * * * tear bag noun 1. The lachrymal gland 2. The tear pit • • • Main Entry: ↑tear … Useful english dictionary
