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croon v

(transitive) To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice. To soothe (a person or an animal) by singing softly. (intransitive) To hum or sing, or to speak, softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing a popular song in a low, mellow voice. (Northern England, Scotland) To lament, to moan. (Northern England, Scotland) To make a continuous hollow low-pitched moan, as of cattle; to bellow, to low (Northern England, Scotland) Of a large bell: to make a low-pitched sound. croon n A soft, low-pitched sound; specifically, a soft or sentimental hum, song, or tune. (Northern England, Scotland) A continuous hollow low-pitched moan, as of cattle; a bellow. (Northern England, Scotland) A low-pitched sound of a large bell.

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