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English noun: birr | |||
| 1. | birr (quantity) the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | Ethiopian monetary unit | ||
| Part holonym | cent | ||
| 2. | birr (event) sound of something in rapid motion | ||
| Samples | Whir of a bird's wings. The whir of the propellers. | ||
| Synonyms | whir, whirr, whirring | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
English verb: birr | |||
| 1. | birr (perception) make a soft swishing sound | ||
| Samples | The motor whirred. The car engine purred. | ||
| Synonyms | purr, whir, whirr, whiz, whizz | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
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