noun

gannītus

gen. gannītūs · gender masculine · decl. 4th

a yelping; barking of dogs

a yelping or barking of dogs.

Lit., Lucr. 5, 1070.—

by extension

a chirping; twittering

Of sparrows, a chirping, twittering, App. M. 6, p. 175.—

a snarling; grumbling; a chattering •

Of persons, a snarling, grumbling: gannitibus lacessere, Mart. 5, 60, 21; a chattering, tattling, App. M. 6, p. 185; a whining, moaning: tristis Nerēidis morientis, Plin. 9, 5, 4, § 9.

Perseus ID: n19296 Key: gannitus