Gorgé

Gorgé is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in the context of French language and culture. It most commonly describes a state of being full, often to the point of being satiated or stuffed, especially after eating. This can be used to describe a person who has eaten a large meal, as in "J'ai le ventre gorgé" (My stomach is full).

Beyond its literal meaning related to fullness, "gorgé" can also be used metaphorically. It can describe something overflowing with a particular quality or element. For example, a landscape might be described as "gorgé de soleil" (full of sun) or a speech as "gorgé de clichés" (full of clichés). This figurative usage implies an abundance or an excess of something.

In heraldry, a gorgé or gorged refers to an animal depicted with a collar, chain, or wreath around its neck. This heraldic charge is common in coats of arms and signifies a specific artistic convention. The term originates from the French word "gorge," meaning throat or neck.

The word "gorgé" is a past participle of the verb "gorger," which means to gorge or to stuff oneself. Therefore, its various meanings are all related to the concept of being filled or overflowing. While the primary association is with eating, its broader applications extend to describe a rich or abundant quality in other contexts.