Definition of "vomitorium" (not what you think)


	Definition of "vomitorium" (not what you think)

enbar

4-11-2007 8:57 PM

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enbar says:

I thought vomitoria were for, you know, vomiting. Who knew?

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4-14-2007 12:04 PM

dellarae

The tour guides at the Colosseum in Rome claim that the facility could be emptied in 15 mins

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[From Latin vomitorium, from vomere (to discharge).]
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