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Gargle
Pronunciation : Gar"gle
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: See Gargoyle.
(Arch.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gar"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garggled
Part of Speech : p.
Etymology : [F. gargouiller to dabble, paddle, gargle. Cf. Gargoyle, Gurgle.]
Definition : 1. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs.
2. To warble; to sing as if gargling [Obs.] Waller.
pr. & vb. n. Gargling (
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gar"gle
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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