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churr

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\ ˈchər How to pronounce churr (audio) \
churred; churring; churrs

Definition of churr

intransitive verb

: to make a vibrant or whirring noise like that made by some insects (such as the cockchafer) or some birds (such as the partridge)

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churr noun

First Known Use of churr

1555, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for churr

imitative

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“Churr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churr. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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