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engorge

verb en·gorge \in-ˈgȯrj, en-\

Definition of ENGORGE

transitive verb

: gorge, glut; especially : to fill with blood to the point of congestion

intransitive verb

: to suck blood to the limit of body capacity

— en·gorge·ment \-mənt\ noun

See engorge defined for kids

Middle French engorgier, from Old French, to devour, from en- + gorge throat — more at gorge

First Known Use: 1515

Medical Dictionary

verb en·gorge \in-ˈgȯ(ə)rj\

en·gorgeden·gorg·ing

transitive verb

: to fill with blood to the point of congestion <the gastric mucosa was greatly engorged>

intransitive verb

: to suck blood to the limit of body capacity <unconscious of the dog tick engorging on his right ankle—John Barth>

—en·gorge·ment \-mənt\ noun

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