Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A whirl of dust, made by an eddy of wind.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word dust-whirl.
Examples
-
The girl was caught away to the thinnest of wisps in a dust-whirl.
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 4 George Meredith 1868
-
The girl was caught away to the thinnest of wisps in a dust-whirl.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
-
The girl was caught away to the thinnest of wisps in a dust-whirl.
One of Our Conquerors — Complete George Meredith 1868
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.