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teardrop

noun/ˈtɪədɹɒp/

teardrop: a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye)
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What It Means

a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).

The shape of a drop of liquid about to fall. (Note that once detached from a surface, a drop changes shape to become spherical).

Devin's teardrop landed on Cody's head.

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Did You Know?

From tear + drop.

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