murmurous

adjective

mur·mur·ous ˈmər-mə-rəs

ˈmərm-rəs

: filled with or characterized by murmurs : low and indistinct

murmurously adverb

Etymology

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of murmurous was in 1582

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Style

“Murmurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murmurous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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murmurous

adjective

mur·mur·ous ˈmərm-(ə-)rəs

: filled with or characterized by murmurs

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