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Word: Gorget
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting a piece of armour protecting the throat): from Old French gorgete, from gorge ‘throat’ (see gorge)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡɔːdʒɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an article of clothing that covered the throat.
Short Definition:article of clothing covering throat
Definition:
a patch of colour on the throat of a bird or other animal, especially a hummingbird.
Short Definition:patch of colour on bird's throat
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