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Meaning of
keening
in English
keening
us
//ˈkinɪŋ//
uk
//ˈkiːnɪŋ//
#uncommon
Lemma:
keen
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Adjective
a
sharp
,
piercing
sound
;
intense
emotion
Noun
intense
mournful
wailing
(
at
funerals
,
etc
.)
an
unpleasant
,
wailing
noise
Verb
to
utter
a
loud
,
wailing
cry