coo

• Sanfter, gurrend klingender Laut, der vor allem von Tauben und Turteltauben hervorgebracht wird; auch ein leises, zärtliches Murmeln oder Girren.

A noun referring to the soft, murmuring sound typically made by pigeons or doves.

1. Pigeon soundA2formal

   The soft, murmuring sound that pigeons and doves make.

   Gurren

   • The pigeon let out a soft coo from the rooftop.
   • We could hear the gentle coo of doves in the garden.
   • A coo echoed through the quiet morning air.

   Synonymecallcrooncrymurmur

• Verb, das den sanften, gurrenden Laut beschreibt, den Tauben von sich geben, oder die Art, mit leiser, zärtlicher und liebevoller Stimme zu sprechen.

A verb used to describe the soft, murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or to speak in a soft, gentle, or affectionate manner.

1. Speak softly or lovinglyB1informal

   To make a soft, gentle, murmuring sound, often expressing affection or tenderness.

   Gurren

   • The mother cooed to her baby as she rocked him to sleep.
   • He cooed sweet nothings into her ear.
   • The couple cooed at each other during their romantic dinner.

   Synonymecroonmurmurpurrwhisper

   Antonymebellowroarscreamshoutyell

2. Cry softly, as of pigeonsB1formal

   To make the characteristic soft, low, murmuring sound of a pigeon or dove.

   Gurren

   • The pigeons cooed softly on the rooftop.
   • I could hear the doves cooing in the garden early in the morning.
   • The bird cooed from its perch in the tree.

   Synonymechirpcroongurglemurmurwarble