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curr

verb
\ ˈkər How to pronounce curr (audio) \
curred; curring; currs

Definition of curr

intransitive verb

: to make a murmuring sound (as of doves)

First Known Use of curr

1677, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for curr

imitative

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