gurges

noun

gur·​ges
ˈgər ˌjēz
plural -es
: a heraldic charge consisting of a spiral made up of two narrow bands argent and azure and conventionally representing a whirlpool

Word History

Etymology

Latin, whirlpool

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“Gurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gurges. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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