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  1. purringnoun

    A sound that purrs.

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  1. purring

    A purr is a tonal fluttering sound made by some species of felids and two species of genets. It varies in loudness and tone among species and in the same animal. Felids are a family of mammals that belong to the order Carnivora and are informally known as cats. This designation includes larger, outdoor cats and the domestic cat (Felis catus). Genets are members of the genus Genetta and are slim animals with features similar to cats. Their features include retractile claws, leopard-like spotted fur and the raccoon-like mask and ringed tail. Although true purring is exclusive to felids and viverrids, other animals such as raccoons produce vocalizations that sound similar to true purring. Animals that produce purr-like sounds include mongooses, bears, kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, badgers, foxes, hyenas, rabbits, squirrels, guinea pigs, tapirs, ring-tailed lemurs and gorillas while eating. Animals purr for a variety of reasons, including to express happiness or fear, and as a defense mechanism. It has also been shown that cats purr to manage pain and soothe themselves. Purring is a soft buzzing sound, similar to a rolled 'r' with a fundamental frequency of around 25 Hz. This sound occurs with noticeable vibrations on the surface of the body, varies in a rhythmic pattern during breathing and occurs continuously during inhalation and exhalation. The intensity and length of the purr can also vary depending on the level of arousal of the animal.

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  1. Purring

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of purring in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of purring in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of purring in a Sentence

  1. John Bradshaw:

    They haven't got a good way of asking for help — it's not in their language — so they do the next best thing, they do the purring thing.

  2. Kathrine Palmer Peterson, 516 Sensational Cat Quotes:

    The best holistic remedy for high blood pressure is a purring cat on your lap.

  3. Harold Monro:

    When the tea is brought at five o'clock And all the neat curtains are drawn with care, The little black cat with bright green eyes Is suddenly purring there.

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