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twirligig|ˈtwɜːlɪgɪg|
[f. twirl v.1 after whirligig.]
A twirly pattern; a whirligig.
1902H. Belloc Path to Rome 58 Investigating the twirligigs of the brain to find out where the soul is. 190319th Cent. June 950 A lumpish, putty-coloured object..embossed all over with serpentine flourishes and twirligigs. 1942R. Knox In Soft Garments ii. 11 Take those twirligigs in our brains which are concomitant..of our thoughts. 1980Washington Post Bk. World 2 Nov. 9/4 The dress with an orange twirligig pattern worn by Mrs Umphelby. |