I. ˈswər(-ə)l 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 ˈswər-liŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a whirling mass or motion : eddy
b. : whirling confusion
a swirl of events
2. : a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
3. : an act or instance of swirling