vomitoria
ɪˈtɔr Origin:
1745–55; < Late Latin vomitōrium
1745–55; < Late Latin vomitōrium
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vomitorium
1754, "passage or opening in an ancient amphitheater, leading to or from the seats," from L. (Macrobius, Sat., VI.iv); see vomit. Erroneous meaning "place where ancient Romans (allegedly) deliberately vomited during feasts" is attested from 1923.
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