Carol’s Purr

Purr

A purr or whirr is a tonal fluttering sound made by some species of felids, including both larger, wild cats and the domestic cat, as well as two species of genets and the Caquetá titi monkey. It varies in loudness and tone among species and in the same animal. 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, kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, badgers, otters, rabbits, foxes, lemurs, and guinea pigs.

carol

Noun

1. A round dance accompanied by singing.
2. A ballad or song of joy.

Verb

1. To participate in a carol (a round dance accompanied by singing).
2. To sing in a joyful manner.

purr

Verb

1. To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
2. To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

Noun

1. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
2. A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.