gorging

We have found lemma(root) word of gorging : gorge.

Definitions


[ɡɔːdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it

- the throat

- a narrow rear entrance to a bastion, outwork, or other fortification

- a mass of ice obstructing a narrow passage, especially a river


Phrases:
- one's gorge rises

Origin:
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 dates from the mid 18th century


[ɡɔːdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food
(e.g: they gorged themselves on Cornish cream teas)


Phrases:
- one's gorge rises

Origin:
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 dates from the mid 18th century




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