# epiphora

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈpɪfərə/

## Definitions
1. epistrophe
2. Excessive tear production usually a result from an irritation of the eye.
3. Any of species Polystachya (syn. Epiphora) of yellowspike orchids, of tropical and subtropical environments worldwide.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπιφορά (epiphorá).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/epiphora