engorged
adjective
Pronunciation: ɪnˈɡɔːrdʒd
Definition
Swollen or filled to excess with fluid, typically blood or sap.
Examples
The river was engorged by weeks of heavy rainfall, threatening to overflow its banks.
Ticks become engorged after feeding on their host for several hours.
The plant's tissues were engorged with water, making the stems look thick and turgid.
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