vomit
UK: ˈvɒmɪt | US: ˈvɑːmɪt
v. to eject stomach contents through the mouth; regurgitate
n. matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
vomit = vom<to eject> + it<verb/noun suffix>
- vom<to eject>: From Latin vomere (to vomit), derived from Proto-Indo-European wemh₁- (to spit, vomit).
- it<verb/noun suffix>: A common English suffix forming verbs or nouns (e.g., "submit," "permit").
Etymology Origin:
The word "vomit" traces back to the Latin vomitus, the past participle of vomere, meaning "to discharge from the stomach." The root wemh₁- appears across Indo-European languages, reflecting a primal concept of expulsion. The suffix "-it" aligns with English patterns for action-derived nouns/verbs, simplifying the Latin form while preserving its core meaning.
The smell made him vomit instantly.
She felt nauseous and feared she might vomit.
The doctor asked if the patient had vomited recently.
Vomit on the sidewalk is a public health hazard.
Food poisoning can cause severe vomiting.