croon

Meanings

Verb

  • To hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner.
  • To say softly or gently
  • To soothe by singing softly.
  • To make a continuous hollow moan, as cattle do when in pain.

Noun

Origin

  • From Middle Dutch kronen ("to groan, lament"), from Proto-Germanic *kre-, from Proto-Indo-European *gerH- ("to cry hoarsely").

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