γουργουρίζω — meaning in English

English meaning

• coo verb To make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon.
• purr verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.

Senses

γουργουρίζω is used for these senses in English:

• coo (ambitransitive) To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.
• purr (intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

coo — full definition

1. verb To make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon.
2. verb To speak in a soft, admiring, or affectionate tone.

purr — full definition

1. verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
2. noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.

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