Etymology

gargarize

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Today it means: To gargle (rinse or wash mouth and throat). Full definition →

Latin gargarizo ← Ancient Greek γαργαρίζω
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγαργαρίζω
  2. Latin · derived fromgargarizo
  3. English todaygargarize

From Latin gargarizo, from Ancient Greek γαργαρίζω (gargarízō).

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