Small drops of liquid that fall from the eyes, especially when crying, or anything shaped like a tear.
From Old English 'tēar' (tear) and Middle English 'drope' (drop). The Old English word has Germanic roots and is related to Sanskrit 'taram' (crossing/ferry), possibly from the idea of moisture flowing across.
Teardrops are one of the few human physical responses that's purely emotional—animals have tears for eye moisture, but only humans cry from sadness, joy, or other feelings, making tears uniquely human!
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