VOMITORIUM


Meaning of VOMITORIUM in English

[ ˌvɒmɪ'tɔ:rɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural vomitoria -rɪə )

1》 an entrance or exit passage in an ancient Roman amphitheatre or theatre.

2》 a place in which the ancient Romans are supposed to have vomited during feasts to make room for more food.

Origin

from L.

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