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Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-gawrj
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈgɔrdʒ



Definition of engorge

Origin :
  • 1510s, from French engorger "to obstruct, block, congest," Old French engorgier "to swallow, devour," from en- (see en- (1)) + gorge "throat" (see gorge (n.)). Probably originally in reference to hawks. Related: Engorged; engorging.
  • verb gulp down

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