growl
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
Other meanings
A similar sound made by a human.
The rumbling sound made by a human's hungry stomach.
Related words
- death growl
- growlf
- undergrowl
Word history
From Old English "gryllan".
Where this comes from
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