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engorge Definition

en·gorge (en gôrj′, in-)

transitive verb engorged -·gorged′, engorging -·gorg′·ing

  1. to gorge; glut
  2. to devour greedily
  3. Med. to congest (a blood vessel, tissue, etc.) with fluid, as blood, milk, etc.

Etymology: Fr engorger < OFr < en-, in + gorge, gorge

intransitive verb

to eat greedily; feed ravenously

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engorge Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: They were not allowed to fully engorge in order to minimize the amount of blood in the extract.