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growling

adjective growl·ing \ˈgrau̇-liŋ\

Definition of GROWLING

:  marked by a growl <a low growling voice> <listened to the growling thunder>
— growl·ing·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of GROWLING

1752

Rhymes with GROWLING

cowling, fouling, howling

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. growling
  2. growl
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