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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Whismur | Whismur appears to be based on a {{wp|rabbit}} or a {{wp|Stuffed toy|stuffed animal}} due to its small size and large ears. Its ears resemble {{wp|earmuffs}}, which are used to protect against loud noises. Its tendency to cry loudly when disturbed may be based on the behavior of an {{wp|infant}}. It may also be based on an electronic {{wp|amplifier}} since its tail resembles an {{wp|computer port (hardware)|input/output port}}. The curved yellow marking on its back resembles a stylized {{wp|sound}} wave on a volume icon. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Whismur | Whismur may be a combination of ''whisper'' and ''murmur'', both of which mean speaking in a very soft voice. | ||
Gonyonyo is derived from ごにょごにょ ''gonyogonyo'', the sound of mumbling, murmuring, or whispering. | Gonyonyo is derived from ごにょごにょ ''gonyogonyo'', the sound of mumbling, murmuring, or whispering. |
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