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whirligig

whirl·i·gig [ wúrli gìg, hwúrli gìg ] (plural whirl·i·gigs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spinning toy: a toy that spins or turns very quickly

2. merry-go-round: a merry-go-round or carousel

3. something that whirls: something that revolves rapidly or changes continuously
Her life's a whirligig since she took over the business.

4. insects 
Same as  whirligig beetle


[15th century. <whirling or whirly + gig "spinning top"]
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