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gargle

gargle

1 4.8
A liquid with medicine used to rinse the mouth and throat
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑrɡəl/
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  • The doctor recommended a warm herbal gargle to ease my throat pain.
  • gargle for sore throat
  • saltwater gargle

Examples

  • Using a chamomile gargle may provide relief for throat irritation.

  • I tested some lidocaine viscous sore throat gargle, which is I'm pretty sure, the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth.

  • I've got to get some gargle.

  • I've tried coconut oil gargle before; that did not work.

    Blog text (23)
  • Four percent lidocaine oral gargle and nebulization were used to anesthetize the oral cavity and supraglottic area.

    Academic text (2007)
  • A saltwater gargle can help soothe a sore throat.

Synonyms

mouthwash
vsgargle
21 2.1

A liquid you rinse your mouth with to clean it and freshen breath

includes rinsing the throat by holding liquid at the back of the mouth
Listerine
vsgargle
3 3.3

A brand of mouthwash that kills germs and freshens breath

focuses more on throat rinsing by holding liquid at the back of the mouth

How Strong

gargle
1 4.8
mouthwash
21 2.1
to water
21 3.2

Surface Forms

gargle singular
gargles plural

Etymology

Gargle as a medicated liquid is named for the same idea because it is the liquid you use to make your throat 'gurgle' and so calm or clean it.