English Explanatory Dictionary

garget

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inflammation on a cow's or sheep's udder; synonym of mastitis.
  2. A distemper in pigs accompanied by staggering and loss of appetite.
  3. Pokeweed.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ)ɡɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-garget.wav

Word forms

garget gargets

Etymology

From Middle English garget, gargate (“throat”), from Old French gargate. Compare gorge.

Synonyms

gargol coakum inkberry pigeonweed pocan poke poke salad scoke

Derived words

gargety
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