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Meaning of birr in English
Pronunciation
/bər/
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Verb
birr
Definitions
1.
make a soft swishing sound
Examples
« the motor whirred »
« the car engine purred »
Noun
birr
Etymology
from Amharic
Definitions
1.
the basic unit of money in Ethiopia
Examples
« equal to 100 cents »
2.
sound of something in rapid motion
Examples
« whir of a bird's wings »
« the whir of the propellers »