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crooner


croon·er

noun \ˈkrü-nər\

: a male singer who sings slow, romantic songs in a soft, smooth voice

Full Definition of CROONER

:  one that croons; especially :  a singer of popular songs
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First Known Use of CROONER

1888

Rhymes with CROONER

crowner, pruner, schooner, sooner, swooner, tuner

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