[ˈməːmə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a low continuous background noise
(e.g: the distant murmur of traffic)

- a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance
(e.g: a quiet murmur of thanks)

- a recurring sound heard in the heart through a stethoscope that is usually a sign of disease or damage
(e.g: she had been born with a heart murmur)


Phrases:
- without a murmur

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French murmure, from murmurer ‘to murmur’, from Latin murmurare, from murmur ‘a murmur’

[ˈməːmə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- say something in a low or indistinct voice
(e.g: Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away)

- make a low continuous sound
(e.g: the wind was murmuring through the trees)


Phrases:
- without a murmur

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French murmure, from murmurer ‘to murmur’, from Latin murmurare, from murmur ‘a murmur’