Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch geruusch. Equivalent to ge- +‎ ruis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈrœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧ruis
  • Rhymes: -œy̯s

Noun

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geruis n (uncountable)

  1. rustling, rushing, noise
  2. (pathology) murmur (of the heart)

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