purr
1. [ verb ] indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
Synonyms: make_vibrant_sounds
Related terms: resonate
2. [ verb ] make a soft swishing sound, as of a motor working or wings flapping
Synonyms: whiz whir birr whirr whizz
Related terms: go whir whiz
3. [ noun ] a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
Related terms: sound
Similar spelling:   pure
  Pura
  puree
  purau