ˈgärgə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from (assumed) obsolete English garget throat, from Middle English garget, gargat, from Middle French gargate, from Old French, of imitative origin
1. archaic : a disease in swine and cattle marked by inflammation of the head or throat
2. : mastitis of domestic animals ; especially : chronic bovine mastitis with gross changes in the form and texture of the udder
3. or garget plant or garget root : pokeweed