Purl and Vellicate

Purl

Purl verb - Flow in a circular current, of liquids.

Vellicate and purl are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vellicate" instead a verb "Purl".

Nearby Words: purled, purling

Vellicate

Vellicate verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

Purl and vellicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purl" instead a verb "Vellicate".

Mutual synonyms

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