I. ˈgrau̇(-ə)l verb
Etymology: Middle English groulen, grollen
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : rumble
his stomach growl ed
b. : to utter a growl
the dog growl ed at the stranger
2. : to complain angrily
transitive verb
: to utter with a growl : utter angrily
II. noun
Date: 1715
: a deep guttural inarticulate sound