epiphora
Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪfərə/
The English word “epiphora” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- epistrophe
- Excessive tear production usually a result from an irritation of the eye.
- Any member of the species Polystachya (syn. Epiphora) of yellowspike orchids, of tropical and subtropical environments worldwide.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπιφορά (epiphorá).
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