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murmur verb

  /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ , /ˈmɝ.mɚ/
  • (intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]
 murmurer

murmur noun

  /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ , /ˈmɝ.mɚ/
  • (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.
 murmure, rumeur
  • (cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
 murmure, rumeur, souffle

murmuring

bourdonnant

murmuration noun

  /ˌmɜːməˈɹeɪʃən/ , /ˌmɝməˈɹeɪʃən/
  • (ornithology, collective) A flock of starlings.
 murmuration
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