Gargle

Definition of Gargle

Gar´gle

n.	1.	(Arch.) See Gargoyle.
v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Garggled p. pr. & vb. n. Gargling ( ).]
	2.	To warble; to sing as if gargling
n.	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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