growling
|growl-ing|
B1
/ˈɡraʊlɪŋ/
(growl)
low, guttural sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'growl' originates from the Old French word 'grouler', where 'grouler' meant 'to rumble or grumble'.
Historical Evolution
'grouler' transformed into the Middle English word 'growlen', and eventually became the modern English word 'growl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rumble or grumble', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a low, guttural sound'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42