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  • noun A paraphilia in which one is aroused by tears or sobbing.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek δάκρυ (dakry, "tear") and φίλος (philos, "loving")

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  • Arousal from seeing tears in the eyes of a partner.

    May 7, 2008