Murmur
/ˈmɜːr.mɚ/noun
A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, murmurs were believed to be the voices of the gods, used to communicate omens and divine messages to mortals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mr̥mā
“to grumble or murmur, associated with low, indistinct sounds.”
Latin
Latin
murmur
“a low, indistinct sound; a murmur, often associated with flowing water or whispers.”
Old French
Old French
murmure
“a soft, indistinct sound, often used in the context of whispers or low talking.”
Middle English
Middle English
murmur
“a soft, indistinct sound; the act of murmuring or whispering.”
Modern English
English
murmur
“to speak in a low, soft voice; to make a low continuous sound.”
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