I. ˈväməˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin vomitorium, neuter of vomitorius, adjective; in sense 2, from Late Latin vomitorium, from neuter of Latin vomitorius; in sense 3, from vomitory (II)
1. obsolete : emetic
2. : an entrance piercing the banks of seats of a theater or amphitheater : portal
3. : one that belches or spews something out
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin vomitorius, from vomitus (past participle of vomere to vomit) + -orius -ory — more at vomit
archaic : vomitive