The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHIRR
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What does SHIRR mean?
SHIRR noun- A shirring.
- To make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads.
- To bake (a raw egg removed from its shell) in a baking dish.