vomitory

vomitory
vom•i•to•ry
[[t]ˈvɒm ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i[/t]] adj. n. pl. -ries
1) inducing vomiting; emetic
2) of or pertaining to vomiting
3) an opening through which something is ejected or discharged
4) an opening, as in an ancient Roman theater or stadium, permitting large numbers of people to enter or leave
Etymology: 1595–1605; < L vomitōrius=vomi-, var. s. of vomere to vomit +-tōrius -tory I

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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