the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles or as the result of excessive joy or grief; tears.

water in the vapour or gaseous state; steam.

a kind of plant.

a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy having authority, variously, over other clergy and usu. supervising a diocese or church district; a bishop.