Main Entry:

¹swirl

Pronunciation:

\ˈswər(-ə)l\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1 a: to move with an eddying or whirling motion <swirling water> b: to pass in whirling confusion2: to have a twist or convolutiontransitive verb: to cause to swirl <swirled her drink>

— swirl·ing·ly \ˈswər-liŋ-lē\ adverb