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Definition of gorget - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
zoologyTECH. crescent-shaped colored patch on a bird's neckTECH.
- The bird's gorget was a vibrant red.
2.
knight gearDated armor piece protecting the throat and upper chestDated
- The knight wore a gorget for protection.
3.
militaryDated ornamental metal plate indicating rank worn around the neckDated
- The officer's gorget gleamed in the sunlight.
4.
medicalDated cutting instrument used in lithotomy surgeryDated
- The surgeon used a gorget during the procedure.
Images of gorget
crescent-shaped colored patch on a bird's neck 
armor piece protecting the throat and upper chest 
ornamental metal plate indicating rank worn around the neck
Origin of gorget
Old French, gorge (throat) + et (diminutive)
Examples of gorget in a sentence
Scientists studied the gorget patterns of various species. The museum displayed a medieval gorget. He crafted a replica gorget for the exhibition. He wore a gorget as part of his ceremonial attire. The museum displayed a 17th-century gorget. He carefully handled the gorget during surgery.
A gorget is essential for this type of operation.
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- French:plastron, gorgerin, ...
- German:Kehlfleck, Halsberge, ...
- Italian:collare, gorgera, ...
- Spanish:gorguero, gorguera, ...
- Portuguese:mancha na garganta, gorgete, ...
- Chinese:颈斑, 护喉甲, ...
- Japanese:喉飾り, ゴルジェ, ...
- Arabic:رُقْعَة هِلالِيَّة مُلَوَّنَة, دِرْعُ الحَلْقِ, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּתֶם גָּרוֹן, מָגֵן צַוָּאר, ...
- Russian:воротничок, горжет, ...
- Ukrainian:горжетка, горжет, ...
- Hindi:गॉर्जेट, गर्दन कवच, ...
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