vomitorium

 
Pronunciation: /ˌvɒmɪˈtɔːrɪəm/

noun (plural vomitoria /-rɪə/)

  • 1each of a series of entrance or exit passages in an ancient Roman amphitheatre or theatre.
  • 2a place in which, according to popular misconception, the ancient Romans are supposed to have vomited during feasts to make room for more food.

Origin:

Latin