English word origin

Etymology of murr

Uncertain. Perhaps imitative.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A catarrh.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Uncertain. Perhaps imitative.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Having sexual appeal, sexy.

noun

A purr (produced by any animal).

verb

To purr.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative.

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