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gannitus

gannītus, ūs, m. [gannio], a yelping or barking of dogs.
  • I Lit., Lucr. 5, 1070.—
  • II Transf.
    • A Of sparrows, a chirping, twittering, Ap. Met. 6, 6, 10.—
    • B Of persons, a snarling, grumbling: gannitibus lacessere, Mart. 5, 60, 21; a chattering, tattling, Ap. Met. 6, 27, 20; a whining, moaning: tristis Nerēidis morientis, Plin. 9, 5, 4, § 9.

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