gavage

noun /ɡə'vɑʒ/

Definition
feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'gavage': She showed great gavage during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics