chirl

1 of 2

noun

ˈchir(ə)l,

-ər(‧ə)l

plural -s

1

Scottish : chirp, warble

2

Scottish : a low melancholy sound

chirl

2 of 2

intransitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

1

Scottish : chirp, sing, warble

2

Scottish : to emit a low melancholy sound

Word History

Etymology

Noun

imitative

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