English Explanatory Dictionary

quirl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To curl or twirl, or twist or coil (up).

Pronunciation

/kwɝl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Knabrupt-quirl.wav /kwɜːl/

Word forms

quirl quirls quirling quirled

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century. Considered by other dictionaries to be related to curl. Compare German Quirl, said to be related to twirl.

Derived words

quirly
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