aswirl

[ uh-swurl ]
/ əˈswɜrl /

adjective, adverb

moving in a swirling pattern or motion: dancers aswirl to the waltz music.

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Origin of aswirl

First recorded in 1875–80; a-1 + swirl

Words nearby aswirl

asw, aswan, aswan dam, aswan high dam, aswarm, aswirl, aswoon, asylee, asyllabic, asylum, asylum seeker
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