Dictionary entry

Growl

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Growl (groul), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Growled (grould); p. pr. & vb. n.Growling.] [D. grollen to grunt, murmur, be angry; akin to G. grollen to be angry.] To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry dog; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound. Gay.