engulf

English

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To overwhelm.
(transitive) To surround; to cover.
(transitive) To cast into a gulf.

Etymology

Prefix from English gulf (Gulf of Mexico).

Origin

English

gulf

Gloss

Gulf of Mexico

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Cognates and derived terms

engulfer English
engulfment English
gulf English
gulflike English
gulfward English
gulfweed English
gulfy English
gulf Middle English