Definition for VOM'IT

VOM'IT, v.i. [L. vomo; Fr. vomir; It. vomire; Sans. vamathu. Probably the Gr. εμεω is the same word, with the loss of its first letter.]

To eject the contents of the stomach by the mouth. Some animals vomit with ease, as cats and dogs; but horses do not vomit . – Cyc.

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