Meaning of gargle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɑrɡəl/

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  1. Verb

    gargle

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from French gargouiller‘gurgle, bubble’, from gargouille‘throat’ (see gargoyle)

    Definitions

    1. utter with gargling or burbling sounds
  2. 2. rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash

    Examples

    • « gargle with this liquid »

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    gargle

    Definitions

    1. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth

    Derived terms

  4. 2. the sound produced while gargling

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