egest

/ˈiːɡɛst/

Definitions

1. verb

to vomit or bring up matter from the stomach, especially after eating.

“The dog began to egest the spoiled food it had eaten.”

2. noun

a discharge or emission of matter from the stomach.

“The vet examined the egesta of the dog to check for signs of illness.”

Synonyms

  • emetic
  • vomit

Antonyms

  • retain