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churr

verb \ˈchər\

Definition of CHURR

intransitive verb
:  to make a vibrant or whirring noise like that made by some insects (as the cockchafer) or some birds (as the partridge)
— churr noun
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Origin of CHURR

imitative
First Known Use: 1555

Rhymes with CHURR

birr, blur, burr, Burr, chirr, cur, curr, err, fir, for, fur, her, knur, murre, myrrh, per, purr, shirr, sir, skirr, slur, spur, stir, thir, whir, your

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. churr
  2. churr-owl
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