Where does “whirlpool” come from?
Whirlpool comes from Middle English whirlpoole, a compound of whirlen and poole, ultimately denoting a pool of rapidly rotating water.
whirlpool (English): A swirling body of water; A hot tub, jacuzzi;...
Definitions
- A swirling body of water; A hot tub, jacuzzi;...
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