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gargles

gargles is the plural of gargle.

gargles is the third-person singular simple present indicative of gargle.

Meaning of gargle

Noun

gargle (countable and uncountable, plural gargles)

  1. A liquid used for gargling.
    • But the case was pressing, and the nearest medical practitioner was sent for. On examining the throat, he expressed his desire that a physician should be called in, and accordingly a gentleman, duly authorized, made his appearance, and prescribed gargles and diluents secundem artem.1842, [anonymous collaborator of Letitia Elizabeth Landon], chapter XXIV, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, pages 230-231
  2. (countable) The sound or act of gargling.
  3. (slang) Lager or other alcoholic drink.

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Questions about gargles

What is gargles the plural of?
Gargles is the plural of gargle.

Words near gargles in the dictionary

  1. gargle-factory
  2. gargled
  3. Garglegate
  4. gargler
  5. garglers
  6. gargles
  7. gargling
  8. gargling fluid
  9. gargling fluids
  10. garglings
  11. gargol

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