n.
Vomited matter.
[Latin, from past participle of vomere, to vomit. See vomit.]
vomitus
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1. vomiting.
2. vomited material.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the matter ejected in vomiting
Synonyms: vomit, puke
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