Where does “susurrus” come from?
susurrus (English) comes from Latin susurrus, from Proto-Indo-European swēr- — heavy.
susurrus (English): A whispering or rustling sound; a murmur
Definitions
- A whispering or rustling sound; a murmur
Ancestry of “susurrus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | susurrus | whisper; murmur |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | swēr- | heavy |