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croon definition

croon (kro̵̅o̅n)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

  1. to sing or hum in a low, gentle tone
  2. ☆ to sing (popular songs) in a soft, sentimental manner

Etymology: ME & MDu cronen, akin to MLowG kronen, to growl < IE base *ger-: see crow

noun

a low, gentle singing or humming

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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