murmur
verb
/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/
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/ˈmɝ.mɚ/
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- (intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]
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murmurer
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murmur
noun
/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/
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/ˈmɝ.mɚ/
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- (countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
- A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.
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murmure,
rumeur
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- (cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces a noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
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murmure,
rumeur,
souffle
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murmuration
noun
/ˌmɜːməˈɹeɪʃən/
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/ˌmɝməˈɹeɪʃən/
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- (ornithology, collective) A flock of starlings, in particular when swarming in swirling patterns.
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murmuration
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