churred; churring; churrs
: to make a vibrant or whirring noise like that made by some insects (such as the cockchafer) or some birds (such as the partridge)
churr
noun
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Etymology
imitative
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined above
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“Churr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churr. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.
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