gur·gi·ta·tion

(gûr′jĭ-tā′shən)

A whirling or surging motion, as of water.

[Late Latin gurgitāre, to engulf (from Latin gurges, gurgit-, whirlpool) + -ation.]

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gurgitation

(ˌɡɜːdʒɪˈteɪʃən)

surging or swirling motion, esp of water

[C16: from Late Latin gurgitātus engulfed, from gurgitāre to engulf, from Latin gurges whirlpool]

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