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emetic

noun

/ɪˈmɛtɪk/

Meaning

a substance that causes vomiting

The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.

vomitive, purgative, medicine

antidote, suppressant

take emetic, give emetic, strong emetic

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

a city or town that has its own local government

green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

a person who performs in plays, movies, or television

a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs