Vomits

/ˈvɑmɪts/ verb

Definition

Expels the contents of the stomach through the mouth, usually because of sickness; or ejects forcefully.

Etymology

From Latin 'vomitus,' past participle of 'vomere' meaning 'to vomit.' The word has been in English since the 13th century, borrowed directly from Latin medical terminology.

Kelly Says

The word is refreshingly honest—languages across Europe all borrowed the Latin 'vomitus' directly because no one wanted to create their own word for something so universally unpleasant!

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