n.
Pronunciation: ' sw ə r(- ə )l
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 a : to move with an eddying or whirling motion < swirl ing water> b : to pass in whirling confusion
2 : to have a twist or convolution
transitive verb : to cause to swirl < swirl ed her drink>
– swirl · ing · ly \ ' sw ə r-li ŋ -l ē \ adverb