Purring: meaning, definitions and examples
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purring
[ หpษหrษชล ]
animal sound
Purring is a low, continuous, vibrating sound made by cats and some other animals. It typically occurs when the animal is content, relaxed, or seeking attention. The sound is produced by the rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles within the larynx during both inhalation and exhalation. While commonly associated with domestic cats, other felines and even some other species can display this behavior. Purring can also serve as a form of communication between the animal and its owner, indicating comfort or a desire for affection.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cat was purring softly on my lap.
- She loved to hear her kitten purring after a meal.
- When my cat is purring, I know she feels safe.
- The sound of purring calms me down.
Translations
Translations of the word "purring" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ronronar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schnurren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendengkur
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะบะพััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ mruczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใญใดใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท ronronnement
๐ช๐ธ ronroneo
๐น๐ท mฤฑrlama
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐธ๋ฅด๋ฆ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฑุฎุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mruฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ mruฤenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mrmranje
๐ฎ๐ธ murr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัััาััาฃ ะผัััะฐะฟ ะดัะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แขแฃแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ronroneo
Etymology
The word 'purring' originates from the Middle English 'purre', which mimics the sound itself. Its usage dates back to at least the 14th century, deriving from a similar sound in Old French and possibly influenced by the Latin word 'purrire', which means to make a low, murmuring sound. The connection between the sound and the contented state of cats has been acknowledged through various cultures and languages. Purring is not only a means of communication among animals but has also sparked intrigue and affection from humans toward their feline companions throughout history.