Purred: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
purred
[ pษrd ]
sound made
The term 'purred' refers to the soft, vibrating sound typically made by cats when they are content or happy. This sound is produced when they contract and relax their laryngeal muscles while breathing, creating a continuous flow of air. Purring can also have a soothing effect and is often associated with relaxation and comfort in these animals. This behavior is not limited to domestic cats; some wild felines also exhibit purring sounds under specific conditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cat purred softly in my lap.
- As she stroked her cat, it purred contentedly.
- After a long day, he relaxed while listening to his cat purr.
Translations
Translations of the word "purred" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ronronou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเคเฅเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gemurrt
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendengkur
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะบะพัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mruczeฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใญใดใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท ronronner
๐ช๐ธ ronronear
๐น๐ท mฤฑrlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐธ๋ฅด๋ฆ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฑุฎุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mruฤet
๐ธ๐ฐ mruฤaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mrmrati
๐ฎ๐ธ gargla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑั-ะผาฑั ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ronronear
Etymology
The word 'purred' originates from the Middle English term 'purre', which likely came from a Latin source or possibly even imitative origins reflecting the sound itself. Its first known use dates back to the 14th century. The action of purring has been documented in various feline species, indicating that this behavior has deep evolutionary roots. While traditionally associated with domesticated cats, evidence suggests that bigger cats, such as cheetahs and cougars, also purr, although the mechanics differ slightly due to their size and physical structure. Over time, purring has been an important aspect in the companionship between humans and cats, often being perceived as a sign of affection and contentment.