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Etymology

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From Old Norse hvirfill.

Noun

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hvirvel

  1. vortex
  2. vertebra
  3. the point on the head where the hair parts to all different directions

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Norwegian Bokmål

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old Norse hvirfill.

Noun

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hvirvel m (definite singular hvirvelen, indefinite plural hvirvler, definite plural hvirvlene)

  1. vortex
  2. vertebra
  3. the point on the head where the hair parts to all different directions

Usage notes

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This could be used in Riksmål only, see “hvirvel” in Den Danske Ordbog.

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