siffleur

noun

sif·​fleur
R sēˈflər,
+V -lər‧;
−R -lə̄,
+vowel in a word following without pause -lər‧ or -lə̄ also -lə̄r
plural -s
: whistler
especially : an animal (such as the whistling marmot) that makes a whistling noise

Word History

Etymology

French, from siffler to whistle + -eur -or

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“Siffleur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siffleur. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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