gargle
- noun
- /ˈɡɑrɡəl/
- The doctor recommended a warm herbal gargle to ease my throat pain.
- gargle for sore throat
- saltwater gargle
Examples
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Using a chamomile gargle may provide relief for throat irritation.
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I tested some lidocaine viscous sore throat gargle, which is I'm pretty sure, the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth.
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I've got to get some gargle.
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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
A liquid you rinse your mouth with to clean it and freshen breath
A brand of mouthwash that kills germs and freshens breath
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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.