gannītus, ūs, m. [gannio], a yelping or barking of dogs.
I Lit., Lucr. 5, 1070.—
II Transf.
A Of sparrows, a chirping , twittering , Ap. Met. 6, 6, 10.—
B Of persons, a snarling , grumbling : gannitibus lacessere, Mart. 5, 60, 21; a chattering , tattling , Ap. Met. 6, 27, 20; a whining , moaning : tristis Nerēidis morientis, Plin. 9, 5, 4, § 9.