Murmur - Definition

n 1: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by
movement of the lips without the production of articulate
speech [syn: mutter, muttering, murmur, murmuring,
murmuration, mussitation]
2: a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a
consonant [syn: murmur vowel, murmur]
3: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal
function of the heart valves [syn: heart murmur, cardiac
murmur, murmur]
4: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn:
grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter,
muttering]
v 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" [syn: murmur, mutter,
grumble, croak, gnarl]