ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gurge

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɜɹdʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Gurge is a verb meaning (obsolete) To swallow up.

Meaning

(obsolete) To swallow up.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete outside heraldry) Alternative form of gurges (“whirlpool”).

Example Sentences

The plain, wherein a black bituminous gurge Boils out from under ground […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for gurge

Depending on context, synonyms include purl, whirl, swirl, whirlpool, eddy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whirlpool, swirl, whirl, purl, eddy, gobbet.

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