vomitorium

Meanings

• noun

  A large opening or passageway in the side of an ancient Roman amphitheater for the rapid discharge of crowds of spectators.

  - "The vomitorium allowed the Romans to exit the amphitheater quickly after gladiatorial contests."
  - "Modern stadiums do not have vomitoria, but they have exit stairways and tunnels for the crowds."

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Synonyms

vomitory

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Variants

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vomitories , vomitory

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Etymology

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From Latin vomitorium, from vomitus 'vomit'.

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Trivia

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1. The vomitorium was not used solely for vomiting, despite its name.

2. The largest known vomitorium is located in the amphitheater in Pompeii and measures over 3 meters (10 feet) wide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amphitheater: An ancient Roman or Greek open-air theater with a circular or elliptical floor plan.

2. Gladiatorial games: Public spectacles involving gladiators fighting each other or wild animals.

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Culture

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The vomitorium was an essential feature of Roman amphitheaters, allowing large crowds to enter and exit quickly and efficiently. It was often decorated with intricate frescoes and sculptures.

How to Memorize "vomitorium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large opening in the side of an ancient Roman amphitheater, through which crowds of spectators could quickly exit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a large, rapid exit or passageway.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word as 'vomit-orium', emphasizing the 'vomit' part to help remember the meaning.

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