miaou
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He shrunk away, and with a piteous "miaou" came over and rubbed himself against my ankles.
From The Jewel of Seven Stars by Stoker, Bram
And while he was doing this she went up to the palace gate and said: "Miaou, miaou, miaou!"
From Europa's Fairy Book by Batten, John Dickson
She always kisses me there, just over the dark stripes forming the classic M, which She assures me stands for miaou and for Minet, my name in French.
From Barks and Purrs by Colette
The Puss may resort to any variations in the music of the miaou, or in attitude or expression, to induce the one who is petting to smile.
From Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium by Bancroft, Jessie Hubbell
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