antemetic, a. and n.
(æntɪˈmɛtɪk)
[mod. f. ant- + emetic.]
A. adj. Tending to check vomiting. B. n. A medicine of this nature.
| 1706 Phillips, Antemeticks, Medicines that are given against vomiting. 1853 Mayne Exp. Lex., Antemetic, opposed to or removing the inclination to vomit. |