[kruːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
(e.g: she was crooning to the child)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (originally Scots and northern English): from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch krōnen ‘groan, lament’. The use of croon in standard English was probably popularized by Robert Burns

[kruːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a soft, low voice or tone
(e.g: he sang in a gentle, highly expressive croon)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (originally Scots and northern English): from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch krōnen ‘groan, lament’. The use of croon in standard English was probably popularized by Robert Burns