Sentence:  As for the Romans, they are famously known for their invention of the <WSD>vomitorium</WSD> which allowed them to indulge in excessive eating and relieve themselves by vomiting. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  ("see Usage notes") An area in which vomiting takes place, in particular a chamber supposedly used by ancient Romans to vomit during a feast so they could continue eating.