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Meaning of vomitorium

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vomitorium

Pronunciation:/vɒmɪˈtɔːɹɪəm/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. (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.