noun
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑vomit, ↑emesis, ↑regurgitation, ↑disgorgement, ↑puking
• Derivationally related forms: ↑puke (for: ↑puking), ↑disgorge (for: ↑disgorgement), ↑regurgitate (for: ↑regurgitation), ↑vomit, ↑vomit (for: ↑vomit)
• Hypernyms:
↑reflex, ↑reflex response, ↑reflex action, ↑instinctive reflex, ↑innate reflex, ↑inborn reflex, ↑unconditioned reflex, ↑physiological reaction, ↑expulsion, ↑projection, ↑ejection, ↑forcing out
• Hyponyms: ↑rumination, ↑hematemesis, ↑haematemesis, ↑hyperemesis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.