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Meaning of gargle in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑrɡəl/
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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.
rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
Examples
« gargle with this liquid »
Noun
gargle
Definitions
1.
a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
2.
the sound produced while gargling