Gargle /(?)/

1. See Gargoyle. (Arch.)

imp. & p. p. Garggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Gargling

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.]

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