gorgée

Definitions of gorgée
  1. noun
    a large and hurried swallow
    synonyms: déglutition, lampée, trait
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    type of:
    déglutition
    the act of swallowing
  2. noun
    a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
    synonyms: trait
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    type of:
    verre
    a single serving of a beverage
  3. noun
    a small amount eaten or drunk
    synonyms: bouchée
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    types:
    bouchée
    a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
    miette
    small piece of e.g. bread or cake
    type of:
    petite quantité indéfinie
    an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
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