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The word "gorge" originates from the Latin term "gurges," which means "throat" or "whirlpool." This root word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European base *gʰerǵʰ-, which signifies "to swallow."
Over time, the meaning of "gorge" evolved to include not only the physical opening of the throat but also any narrow passageway or opening. It also came to refer to a gluttonous person or appetite, suggesting a consuming or devouring quality.
In geology, the term "gorge" is specifically used to describe a narrow canyon with steep sides and a river or stream flowing through it. This usage emerged from the resemblance between the narrow, deep form of a gorge and the shape of a throat or gullet.
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