Word of the day: REGURGITATE

Pronunciation : re·gur·gi·tate UK /rɪˈɡɜː.dʒɪ.teɪt/ US /rɪˈɡɝː.dʒə.teɪt/

Meaning :

'Regurgitate' means to bring swallowed food back up from the stomach to the mouth.

Origin and History :

The English word regurgitate comes from Late Latin, combining re- (“back”) with gurgitare (“to engulf, flood”).

Gurgitare stems from the Latin gurges, meaning “whirlpool,” “gulf,” or “abyss.”

The word appears in English from the late 16th century, first used in the sense of “to flow or pour back,” such as when birds feed their young by bringing food back up, a usage that still exists today.

Cultural significance and modern usage

Many bird species, including pigeons, penguins, flamingos, and parrots — commonly regurgitate to feed their young. In many cultures, t

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