a. [ L. emeticus, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to vomit, akin to L. vomere: cf. F. émétique. See Vomit. ] (Med.) Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth. -- n. A medicine which causes vomiting. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Inducing to vomit; producing vomiting; emetic. -- E*met"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]