μινυρίζω

Etymology
Expressive and onomatopoeic words, resembling and, with which were amalgamated in a way that can no longer be established. There is no further evidence for a variation κ/μ, as proposed by Furnée. Still, origin is possible, according to Beekes. 🇨🇬 shows a remarkable similarity; if it is not directly borrowed from Greek, it was at least influenced by it. According to Leumann, this verb is the oldest form of the series, while is a back-formation.

Verb

 * 1) to complain in a low tone, whimper, whine
 * 2) to sing in a low tone, hum, warble