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ingurgitate definition

in·gur·gi·tate (in gʉrjə tāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb ingurgitated -·tat′·ed, ingurgitating -·tat′·ing

to swallow up greedily or in large amounts; gulp; gorge; guzzle

Etymology: < L ingurgitatus, pp. of ingurgitare, to pour in like a flood, guzzle: see in- & gurgitation

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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This reminds me of the difference we mean when we choose between "eating" and "feeding." Humans are supposed to eat. Animals "feed." The Germans have words that convey the same difference, "essen" and "fressen."

By the way, Vicki, in your signature you cite the term "afterism." My wife tells me the French have a phrase for this that is really delightful "inspiration of the stairs," that comes at the end of the day as one goes upstairs to bed.

Posted by Dwain Wilder 67 days ago.

How can they be confused as to how "gurg" comes from "gorge"? "Gorgeous" comes obviously from "la gorge" because it uswed to also refer to a woman's delletage which was an aspect of her beauty. Who ARE these "expert etymologists", for God's sake?

Posted by ambattistone@thedoghousemailo.com 67 days ago.

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