Main Entry: ¹swirl

Pronunciation: \ˈswər(-ə)l\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 a : to move with an eddying or whirling motion <swirling water> b : to pass in whirling confusion
2 : to have a twist or convolutiontransitive verb : to cause to swirl <swirled her drink>

— swirl·ing·ly \ˈswər-liŋ-lē\ adverb