Definition of Epiphora

1. Noun. Repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc..

Exact synonyms: Epistrophe
Generic synonyms: Repetition

Definition of Epiphora

1. n. The watery eye; a disease in which the tears accumulate in the eye, and trickle over the cheek.

Medical Definition of Epiphora

1. 1. The watery eye; a disease in which the tears accumulate in the eye, and trickle over the cheek. 2. The emphatic repetition of a word or phrase, at the end of several sentences or stanzas. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To bring to or upon; + to bring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epiphora

epipetalous
epiphanic
epiphanies
epiphanous
epiphany
epiphany
Epiphany of Our Lord
epipharyngeal
epipharynx
epiphenomena
epiphenomenal
epiphenomenally
epiphenomenon
epiphenomenon
epiphora (current term)
epiphora (current term)
epiphragm
epiphragm
epiphragms
epiphrenic
epiphrenic diverticulum
epiphyllous
epiphyllum
epiphyllum
epiphylospermous
epiphyseal
epiphyseal
epiphyseal fracture
epiphyses
epiphyses

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