Word of the Day: Susurrus

Word of the Day: Susurrus
Pronunciation: [soo-sur-uhs]
Definition:
noun: 

a whispering or rustling sound
Origin: First Known Use: 1826;  < Latin:  a whisper
Usage: Kate and I sat on the park bench, listening to the susurrus of the leaves.
Synonyms: babble, buzzing, drone, grumble, hum, humming, mumble, murmuration, mutter, muttering, purr, rumble*, rumor, sigh, sough, susurration, undertone, whisper, whispering


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