vomitory
[ vom-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈvɒm ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
inducing vomiting; emetic.
of or relating to vomiting.
noun, plural vom·i·to·ries.
an emetic.
an opening through which something is ejected or discharged.
Also called vomitorium.
an opening, as in a stadium or theater, permitting large numbers of people to enter or leave.
Origin of vomitory
1595–1605; < Latin
vomitōrius, equivalent to
vomi-, variant stem of
vomere to vomit +
-tōrius
-tory1
Words nearby vomitory
vomiting of pregnancy,
vomiting reflex,
vomitive,
vomito,
vomitorium,
vomitory,
vomitous,
vomiturition,
vomitus,
von,
von braun
British Dictionary definitions for vomitory
vomitory
/ (ˈvɒmɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
Also called: vomitive (ˈvɒmɪtɪv)
causing vomiting; emetic
noun plural -ries
Also called: vomitive
a vomitory agent
rare
a container for receiving vomitus
Also called: vomitorium (ˌvɒmɪˈtɔːrɪəm)
a passageway in an ancient Roman amphitheatre that connects an outside entrance to a tier of seats
an opening through which matter is ejected
Medical definitions for vomitory
vomitory
[ vŏm′ĭ-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Inducing vomiting; vomitive.
n.
Something that induces vomiting.
An aperture through which matter is discharged.