gurge

1 of 2

intransitive verb

ˈgərj

-ed/-ing/-s

: surge, swirl

gurge

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a turbulent fountain : surge, eddy

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

Latin gurges, noun

Noun

Latin gurges whirlpool

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