Pur

Purim, lot

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure. [Written also purr.]

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased. [Written also purr.]

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To signify or express by purring. Gray.