An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To throw out material, for example by a massive star through stellar wind, or by a volcano in eruption.

Etymology (EN): From L. ejectus, p.p. of eicere “to throw out,” from → ex- “out” + -icere, comb. form of jacere “to throw.”

Etymology (PE): Ešândan, from Hamadâni ešândan “to throw out;” Pashto aestal, wištal “to throw, project;”
Laki owštan “to throw, to shoot (with bow and arrow);” Lori šane “throwing,” šane kerde “to throw;” Av. ah- “to throw,” pres. ahya- “throws,” asta- “thrown, shot,” astar- “thrower, shooter;” cf. Khotanese ah- “to throw, shoot,” Skt. as- “to throw, shoot,” ásyati “throws,” ásana- “throw, shot.”