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swirly

adjective \ˈswər-lē\
swirl·i·erswirl·i·est

Definition of SWIRLY

1
Scottish :  knotted, twisted
2
:  that swirls :  swirling <the swirly water of the rapids>
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First Known Use of SWIRLY

1785

Rhymes with SWIRLY

burley, burly, curly, early, girlie, hurly, knurly, pearly, surly, twirly, whirly

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