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garganta


Meanings
  • Noun

    A large throat or gullet, especially that of an animal.

    - "The garganta of a whale is much larger than that of a human."
    - "The lion's garganta is used to make the distinctive roar sound."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with garganta
garbanza , hortana , jortana
Variants
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Otranto , Otranto , Strait of , Strait of Otranto
Etymology
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From Latin garganus, gargantua, a glutton, from garganire, to swallow noisily.


Trivia
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  1. The largest known garganta belongs to the blue whale, which can swallow a ton of food at once.

  2. The word 'garganta' is also used in Spanish to refer to a person who eats or drinks excessively.


Related Concepts
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  1. Esophagus: The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is also known as the gullet or the food pipe.

  2. Throat: The throat is a part of the body that is involved in several important functions, including swallowing, speaking, and singing.


Culture
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In Spanish folklore, Garganta Verde is a giant who is known for his insatiable appetite and enormous throat. He is a popular character in many stories and legends.

How to Memorize "garganta"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, wide throat or gullet, like that of an animal. Imagine food or other objects passing through it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'garganta' with the idea of a large, noisy swallow. Imagine someone or something making a loud, gulping sound.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Garganta, the giant gullet, swallows food in a jiggle' to remember the word.


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