/sɪflɔ/ or /sɪflɔ/ (French pronunciation: approximately ‘see-floh’)

Definitions

1. noun

a gentle, soft sound, often described as a hissing or whistling noise, especially one made by a person or animal when breathing in or out, or by a liquid flowing through a narrow opening.

“The sound of the steam engine’s whistle created a soothing sifflot that filled the night air.”

2. verb

to make a gentle, soft sound, often described as a hissing or whistling noise, especially one made by a person or animal when breathing in or out, or by a liquid flowing through a narrow opening.

“The child sifflot with excitement as she ran through the sprinklers on a hot summer day.”