gargle Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
    mouthwash.
  2. noun the sound produced while gargling
  3. verb utter with gargling or burbling sounds
  4. verb rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
    rinse.
    • gargle with this liquid

WordNet

Gar"gle noun
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) See Gargoyle.
Gar"gle transitive verb
Etymology
F. gargouiller to dabble, paddle, gargle. Cf. Gargoyle, Gurgle.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Garggled present participle & verbal noun Gargling ()
Definitions
  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.
Gar"gle noun
Definitions
  1. A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.

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