epiphora

noun — 3 senses

epiphora

noun

/ɪˈpɪfərə/

Etymology Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπιφορά (epiphorá).

Medicine, Sciences Excessive tear production usually a result from an irritation of the eye.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Any of species Polystachya (syn. Epiphora) of yellowspike orchids, of tropical and subtropical environments worldwide.

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