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vomitory
vom·i·to·ry V0146300 (vŏm′ĭ-tôr′ē)adj. Inducing vomiting; vomitive.n. pl. vom·i·to·ries 1. Something that induces vomiting.2. An aperture through which matter is discharged.3. See vomitorium.
[Latin vomitōrius, from Latin vomitāre, frequentative of vomere, to spew, vomit; see wemə- in Indo-European roots. Noun, sense 3, from Latin Latin vomitōrium, entrance to an amphitheater; see vomitorium.]vomitory (ˈvɒmɪtərɪ; -trɪ) adj (Medicine) Also called: vomitive causing vomiting; emeticn, pl -ries1. (Pharmacology) a vomitory agent2. (Medicine) rare a container for receiving vomitus3. (Architecture) Also called: vomitorium a passageway in an ancient Roman amphitheatre that connects an outside entrance to a tier of seats4. an opening through which matter is ejectedvom•i•to•ry (ˈvɒm ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)
adj., n., pl. -ries. adj. 1. inducing vomiting; emetic. 2. of or pertaining to vomiting. n. 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. [1595–1605; < Latin vomitōrius=vomi-, variant s. of vomere to vomit + -tōrius -tory1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | vomitory - an entrance to an amphitheater or stadiumcoliseum, amphitheater, amphitheatre - an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are heldentrance, entranceway, entryway, entree, entry - something that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" |
Vomitory
VomitoryAn entrance or opening, usually one of a series, piercing a bank of seats in a theater or stadium, permitting entry or egress by large numbers of people. vomitoryAn entrance or opening, usually one of a series, which pierces a bank of seats in a theater, stadium, or the like.vomitory
emetic [e-met´ik] 1. causing vomiting.2. an agent that does this; examples are a strong solution of salt, mustard water, powdered ipecac, and ipecac syrup. Emetics should not be used when lye or other strong alkalis or acids have been swallowed, since vomiting may rupture the already weakened walls of the esophagus. Examples of such acids and alkalis are sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), and carbolic acid. Emetics should also be avoided when kerosene, gasoline, nail polish remover, or lacquer thinner has been swallowed, since vomiting of these substances may draw them into the lungs.vomitory (vŏm′ĭ-tôr′ē)adj. Inducing vomiting; vomitive.n. pl. vomito·ries 1. Something that induces vomiting.2. An aperture through which matter is discharged.3. See vomitorium.vomitory
Words related to vomitorynoun an entrance to an amphitheater or stadiumRelated Words- coliseum
- amphitheater
- amphitheatre
- entrance
- entranceway
- entryway
- entree
- entry
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