Gargle

Part of speech: noun (n.)

See Gargoyle.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs.

2. To warble; to sing as if gargling [Obs.] Waller.