whirlpool

== English == === Etymology === From earlier whirlpoole, whirlpole, apparently from Middle English *whirlpole, potentially coalescing Old English hwierfel (“whirlpool”) and Old English hwierfepōl (“whirlpool”). Equivalent to whirl +‎ pool. Cognate with Scots quhirlepole, whirle-pule (“whirlpool”). Compare also English whirlpit. Eclipsed non-native Middle English gurges (“whirlpool”), borrowed from Latin gurges (“whirlpool”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɝlpul/, /ˈhwɝlpul/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ Hyphenation: whirl‧pool === Noun === whirlpool (plural whirlpools) A swirling body of water. A hot tub, a jacuzzi. (figurative) A state of turmoil or agitated excitement. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === whirlpool (third-person singular simple present whirlpools, present participle whirlpooling, simple past and past participle whirlpooled) (intransitive) To spin or swirl like the water in a whirlpool. ==== Derived terms ==== whirlpooling