susurrus

noun su·sur·rus \su̇-ˈsər-əs, -ˈsə-rəs\

Definition of SUSURRUS

: a whispering or rustling sound

— su·sur·rant \-ˈsər-ənt, -ˈsə-rənt\ adjective

Latin, hum, whisper — more at swarm

First Known Use: 1826

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