VOMITORY


Meaning of VOMITORY in English

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

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