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. |
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. | ![]() 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 |