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emetic

2 entries found.


Main Entry:
emet·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of emetic
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈme-tik\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin emetica, from Greek emetikē, from feminine of emetikos causing vomiting, from emein to vomit — more at vomit
Date:
1657
: an agent that induces vomiting
emetic adjective
emet·i·cal·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of emetically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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