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egestion

American  
[ih-jes-chuhn] / ɪˈdʒɛs tʃən /

noun

  1. the process of egesting; the voiding of the refuse of digestion.


Etymology

Origin of egestion

1375–1425; Middle English < Latin ēgestiōn- (stem of ēgestiō ), equivalent to ēgest- ( see egest) + -iōn- -ion

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One sug- gestion was what he described as "sequential negotiations" in which Israel and Egypt would take the lead in be ginning the second round of peace talks this year.

From Time Magazine Archive

Such a sug- gestion would be almost as severe a shock as our picketing.

From Jailed for Freedom by Stevens, Doris

This dish will aid in getting clear of all gestion of meat, and prevent bread from getting old.

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus

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