Definitions for vomitoryˈvɒm ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vom•i•to•ryˈvɒm ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i(adj.; n.)(pl.)-ries.
(adj.)inducing vomiting; emetic.
of or pertaining to vomiting.
(n.)an opening through which something is ejected or discharged.
an opening, as in an ancient Roman theater or stadium, permitting large numbers of people to enter or leave.
Origin of vomitory:
1595–1605; < L vomitōrius=vomi-, var. s. of vomere to vomit +-tōrius -tory1
Princeton's WordNet
vomitory(noun)
an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium
Wiktionary
vomitory(Noun)
The entrance into a theater or other large public venue, where masses of people are disgorged into the stands; a vomitorium
vomitory(Noun)
A substance that induces vomiting; an emetic
vomitory(Adjective)
Inducing vomiting; emetic
Webster Dictionary
Vomitory(adj)
causing vomiting; emetic; vomitive
Vomitory(noun)
an emetic; a vomit
Vomitory(noun)
a principal door of a large ancient building, as of an amphitheater
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