engorged

Meanings

• adjective

  Swollen or overfilled to an excessive degree, especially with blood.

  - "The engorged veins in his neck were a sign of his anger."
  - "The engorged sausage was difficult to cook evenly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engorged
borge , corge,orge,orgey , porge

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Variants

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engorge , engorged , engorgement , engorgements , engorges , engorging

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Etymology

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From Old French engorgier ‘to fill up’, from en- ‘in’ + gorgier ‘to swallow’.

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Trivia

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1. Engorged is a term used in the study of herpetology to describe the appearance of certain snakes before they shed their skin.

2. In ancient Greece, engorged testicles were considered a sign of masculinity and strength.

3. The term engorged was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. edema: A condition characterized by swelling caused by fluid retention in interstitial tissue or the cavities of various organs.

2. hemorrhage: The escape of blood from the vessels, often in large amounts.

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Culture

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Engorged is often used in medical contexts to describe various conditions such as engorged veins or breasts. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe emotions or feelings that are intense and overwhelming.

How to Memorize "engorged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon that has been filled with water to the point of bursting. This is what engorged means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word engorged with the feeling of being full or overflowing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Engorged Elephants' to remember the definition. Elephants are known for their large size, and the word engorged means swollen or overfilled to an excessive degree.

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