Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.

noun tour·bil·lion tu̇r-ˈbil-yən

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Definition of tourbillion

1. 1 :  whirlwind 1

2. 2 :  a vortex especially of a whirlwind or whirlpool

The cat standing on it’s hind legs is transfixed by the tourbillion of the front loading washing machine.