Associations to the word «Birr»

Wiktionary

BIRR, noun. Force, vigor, energy
BIRR, noun. A strong wind.
BIRR, noun. The force of the wind; rush, impetus, momentum, driving force
BIRR, noun. A thrust or push
BIRR, noun. A whirring noise
BIRR, noun. A strong trilling pronunciation
BIRR, verb. To make a whirring noise; make a noise like that of revolving wheels, or of millstones at work.
BIRR, noun. The currency of Ethiopia, divided into 100 santims

Dictionary definition

BIRR, noun. The basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents.
BIRR, noun. Sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers".
BIRR, verb. Make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred".

Wise words

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