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deglutition

noun

The act of swallowing

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Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EG
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˌdiːɡluːˈtɪʃ(ə)n

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of swallowing

    “One swallow of the liquid was enough”

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Example Sentences

One swallow of the liquid was enough
He took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips

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