regorge

re·gorge

[ri-gawrj] verb, re·gorged, re·gorg·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to disgorge; cast up again.
verb (used without object)
2.
to rush back again; gush: The waters regorged.

Origin:
1595–1605; < French regorger, Middle French. See re-, gorge

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regorge (rɪˈɡɔːdʒ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to vomit up; disgorge
2.  (intr) (esp of water) to flow or run back
 
[C17: from French regorger; see gorge]

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