vomitories

Meanings

• Noun

  A place or container for vomit.

  - "After the turbulent sea voyage, the passengers were relieved to find a vomitory on the ship."
  - "The stadium had several vomitories to help fans feeling sick during the hot summer day."

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Synonyms

emetic , vomitive , vomitorium

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Variants

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vomitories , vomitory

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Etymology

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From Latin vomitorium, a place for vomiting.

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Trivia

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1. Vomitoria were also used as exits in ancient Roman theaters.

2. The largest vomitory in the Colosseum could accommodate up to 80,000 spectators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vomit: The act of bringing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, vomitoria were large openings in the walls of amphitheaters and other public buildings, leading to streets or courtyards, used as exits for crowds and as vomitories.

How to Memorize "vomitories"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large container or room designed for people to vomit in.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of vomiting or a place where people can vomit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vomitory: A Place To Eject' to remember the definition.

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