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n. - The shape of something rotating rapidly v. - Flow in a circular current, of liquids; Turn in a twisting or spinning motion.

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  • The swirl is just beautiful ... wish I knew the secret!
  • I love the bottom right soap - the swirl is very crisp and clean.
  • Use a small star tip (I think I used #18) and make a swirl from the inside out.
  • I wish you could smell it; a divine and delicious combination of aromas swirl from a well-made batch of ma po.
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