Deglute

/dɪˈɡluːt/ verb

Definition

Another form of deglut; to swallow.

Etymology

Variant spelling of deglut, using the Latin infinitive ending -ute to emphasize the learned origin of the word.

Kelly Says

English had two versions of this word—deglut and deglute—but neither caught on, which is why we don't use them today despite their perfectly good Latin pedigree.

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