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| mur·mur [ múrmər ] |
noun (plural mur·murs) |
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1. continuous hum: a continuous low sound, often one that seems to be coming from some distance away
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2. something said quietly: something said that is either very quiet or sounds indistinct
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3. complaint: a complaint made in a discreet or secretive way
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4. medicine sound in chest: a soft blowing or fluttering sound, usually heard via a stethoscope, that originates from the heart, lungs, or arteries and may indicate disease or structural concerns. It is caused by turbulent blood flow.
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verb (past and past participle mur·mured, present participle mur·mur·ing, 3rd person present singular mur·murs) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb say something softly: to say something very quietly or indistinctly
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2. intransitive verb complain discreetly: to complain in a discreet or secretive way
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3. intransitive verb make continuous low sound: to make a continuous low sound, often one that seems to be coming from some distance away
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin murmurare] |
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  mur·mur·er noun |
| mur·mur·ing·ly adverb |
| mur·mur·ous adjective |
| mur·mur·ous·ly adverb |
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