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regurgitate

verb re·gur·gi·tate \(ˌ)rē-ˈgər-jə-ˌtāt\

: to bring food that has been swallowed back to and out of the mouth

: to repeat (something, such as a fact, idea, etc.) without understanding it

re·gur·gi·tat·edre·gur·gi·tat·ing

Full Definition of REGURGITATE

intransitive verb
:  to become thrown or poured back
transitive verb
:  to throw or pour back or out from or as if from a cavity <regurgitate food> <memorized facts to regurgitate on the exam>
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Origin of REGURGITATE

Medieval Latin regurgitatus, past participle of regurgitare, from Latin re- + Late Latin gurgitare to engulf, from Latin gurgit-, gurges whirlpool — more at voracious
First Known Use: 1653

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REGURGITATED Defined for Kids

regurgitate

verb re·gur·gi·tate \rē-ˈgər-jə-ˌtāt\
re·gur·gi·tat·edre·gur·gi·tat·ing

Definition of REGURGITATE for Kids

:  to bring food that has been swallowed back to and out of the mouth
Medical Dictionary

regurgitate

verb re·gur·gi·tate \(ˈ)rē-ˈgər-jə-ˌtāt\
re·gur·gi·tat·edre·gur·gi·tat·ing

Medical Definition of REGURGITATE

intransitive verb
:  to become thrown or poured back
transitive verb
:  to throw or pour back or out from or as if from a cavity <regurgitate swallowed food into the mouth>

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