A continuous humming or buzzing sound, like that made by bees or a swarm.
From Latin 'bombilatio,' derived from 'bombilare' (to buzz). The abstract noun form expresses the continuous action of buzzing.
This gorgeous word captures a very specific sound—the collective buzzing of many insects—and medieval monks actually used it to describe the hum of a busy monastery full of activity!
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