ˈmə:mə n. & v. --n. 1 a subdued
continuous sound, as
made by waves, a brook, etc. 2 a
softly spoken or
nearly inarticulate utterance. 3
Med. a recurring sound heard in
the auscultation of the
heart and usu. indicating
abnormality. 4 a subdued
expression of
discontent. --v. 1 intr.
make a subdued continuous sound. 2 tr. utter (words) in a low
voice. 3 intr. (usu. foll. by
at, against)
complain in low tones,
grumble. øømurmurer n. murmuringly adv. murmurous adj. [ME f. OF murmurer f. L murmurare:
cf. Gk mormuro (of water)
roar, Skr. marmaras noisy]