A Latin plural referring to those who groan, moan, or lament; persons or beings characterized by groaning or sighing.
From Latin 'gemere' (to groan, moan, or sigh) + '-tor' (agent suffix meaning 'one who'). The root relates to expressing pain or sorrow through vocal sounds, evolving from onomatopoeia for groaning sounds.
Ancient Romans used this word to describe mourners and the suffering—it's basically where we get 'geminate' and other 'gem-' words that imply deep, repeated vocalization, like how grief echoes.
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