vomitorium

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

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