01 n. See Gargoyle.
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Entry
4 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Gargle
· Gar·gle
· IPA /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/
02 v. t. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of…
imp. & p. p.
Garggled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Gargling
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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.
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To warble; to sing as if gargling[Obs.]
03 n. A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.
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A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.