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vom·i·to·ry I. \ˈväməˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri\ noun (-es) Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin vomitorium, neuter of vomitorius, adjective; in sense 2, from Late Latin vomitorium, from neuter of Latin vomitorius; in sense 3, from vomitory (II) 1. obsolete : emetic 2. : an entrance piercing the banks of seats of a theater or amphitheater : portal 3. : one that belches or spews something out II. adjective Etymology: Latin vomitorius, from vomitus (past participle of vomere to vomit) + -orius -ory — more at vomit archaic : vomitive |