vomitory

vomitory
/vom"i tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/, adj., n., pl. vomitories.
adj.
1. inducing vomiting; emetic.
2. of or pertaining to vomiting.
n.
3. an emetic.
4. an opening through which something is ejected or discharged.
5. Also called vomitorium. an opening, as in a stadium or theater, permitting large numbers of people to enter or leave.
[1595-1605; < L vomitorius, equiv. to vomi-, var. s. of vomere to vomit + -torius -TORY1]

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