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vomitory definition

vomi·tory (väm′ə tôr′ē)

adjective

Archaic vomitive; emetic

Etymology: L vomitorius

noun pl. vomitories -·ries

  1. emetic
  2. any opening, funnel, etc. through which matter is to be discharged

  3. Etymology: LL vomitorium: the spectators were discharged through these

    in Roman amphitheaters, etc., any of the entrances leading to the tiers of seats

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