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Purr - English meaning

Purr – definitions in English dictionary

verb

(of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment.

Usage examples:

The cat purred loudly, rubbing against her legs
noun

A purring sound.

Usage examples:

A contented purr
verb

(of a cat) to make a soft, low, continuous sound, or (of a machine) to make a similar sound

Usage examples:

After a tune-up, the car just purred like new.

Purr translation into English

Purr: translate from English into Chinese

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咕噜咕噜, 发出喉音, 姑噜姑噜声

Purr: translate from English into Dutch

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Snorren, Spinnen, Gonzen, Murmelen

Purr: translate from English into French

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Ronronner, Ronron, Faire ronron

Purr: translate from English into German

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Schnurren, Surren, Säuseln, Summen

Purr: translate from English into Hindi

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म्याऊँ, घुरघुराना, घुरघुर, घुरघुर करना, म्याऊँ करना

Purr: translate from English into Italian

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Fusa, Fare le fusa

Purr: translate from English into Korean

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푸르르

Purr: translate from English into Russian

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Мурлыкать, Мурлыканье

Purr: translate from English into Spanish

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Ronroneo, Ronronear, Zumbar en voz alta

Word origin

early 17th century: imitative.

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