gargle

gargle
1. To rinse the fauces with fluid in the mouth through which expired breath is forced to produce a bubbling effect while the head is held far back. 2. A medicated fluid used for gargling; a throat wash. [O. Fr. fr. L. gurgulio, gullet, windpipe]

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gar·gle 'gär-gəl vb, gar·gled; gar·gling -g(ə-)liŋ vt
1) to hold (a liquid) in the mouth or throat and agitate with air from the lungs
2) to cleanse or disinfect (the oral cavity) by gargling vi to use a gargle
gargle n a liquid used in gargling

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gar·gle (gahrґgəl) [L. gargarisma] 1. to agitate a solution in the throat by forcing air through it so as to rinse or medicate the mucous membranes. 2. a solution used for rinsing or medicating the mouth and throat.

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