engorging
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engorge (ɪnˈɡɔːdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | pathol to congest with blood |
| 2. | to eat (food) ravenously or greedily |
| 3. | to gorge (oneself); glut; satiate |
| en'gorgement | |
| —n | |
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Engorging
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
engorge
1510s, from Fr. engorger, from en- + gorge "throat" (see gorge). Probably originally in reference to hawks. Related: Engorged; engorgement.
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engorge en·gorge (ěn-gôrj')
v. en·gorged, en·gorg·ing, en·gorg·es
To fill to excess, as with blood or other fluid.
en·gorge'ment n.
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