Gargle

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.

Noun	1.	gargle - a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth Synonyms: mouthwash
	2.	gargle - the sound produced while gargling
Verb	1.	gargle - utter with gargling or burbling sounds
	2.	gargle - rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid" Synonyms: rinse

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