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Word: Gorge
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French gorger, from gorge ‘throat’, based on Latin gurges ‘whirlpool’. The noun originally meant ‘throat’ and is from Old French gorge; gorge (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the mid 18th century
ɡɔːdʒ
a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.
Short Definition:narrow valley between hills etc.
the throat.
Short Definition:throat
a narrow rear entrance to a bastion, outwork, or other fortification.
Short Definition:rear entrance to fortification
a mass of ice obstructing a narrow passage, especially a river.
Short Definition:mass of ice obstructing river
Word: Gorge
Speech Type: Verb
ɡɔːdʒ
eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food
Short Definition:eat large amount greedily
Examples:- they gorged themselves on Cornish cream teas
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