VOMITORIUM

Etymology

Noun

vomitorium (plural vomitoria or vomitoriums)

A passage located behind a tier of seats in an amphitheatre used as an exit for the crowds

(see Usage notes) An area in which vomiting takes place, in particular a chamber supposedly used by ancient Romans to vomit during a feast so they could continue eating.

Usage notes

• The sense of "a place to vomit" has come about as a misunderstanding of the original meaning of the word; although this newer sense is strictly incorrect, it is now common.

Synonyms

• (passage): vomitory

Source: Wiktionary



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