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chirr

(c̸hʉr)

noun

a shrill, trilled sound, as of some insects or birds

Origin: echoic

intransitive verb

to make such a sound

See chirr in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A harsh trilling sound, such as that made by crickets.

intransitive verb chirred, chirr·ing, chirrs

To make a harsh trilling sound.

Origin:

Origin: Imitative

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