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murmur

mur·mur

UK/ˈmɜːmə/ US/ˈməːmə/ uncommon archaic
verb (2) noun (4)

verb

1.

speak softly or indistinctly

  • “She murmured softly to the baby in her arms”
2.

make complaining remarks or noises under one''s breath

  • “she grumbles when she feels overworked”
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noun

1.
2.

a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

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3.

an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

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4.

Origin

From Middle English murmur, murmor, murmour, from Old French murmure (modern French murmure), from Latin murmur (“murmur, humming, muttering, roaring, growling, rushing etc.”).

Phrases

  • heart murmur
  • Still's murmur
  • without a murmur

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