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purr verb

  /peː/ , /pøː/ , /pɛː/ , /pɜː(ɹ)/ , /pɜː/ , /pɝ/ , /pʌr/
  • (intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
  • (transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
  • (intransitive) To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
  • (intransitive, of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
 kehrätä

purr noun

  /peː/ , /pøː/ , /pɛː/ , /pɜː(ɹ)/ , /pɜː/ , /pɝ/ , /pʌr/
  • The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
 kehräys, kehrääminen
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