Lewis & Short

gannītus, ūs, m. [gannio], a yelping or barking of dogs.

  1. I. Lit., Lucr. 5, 1070.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. Of sparrows, a chirping, twittering, App. M. 6, p. 175.
    2. B. Of persons, a snarling, grumbling: gannitibus lacessere, Mart. 5, 60, 21; a chattering, tattling, App. M. 6, p. 185; a whining, moaning: tristis Nerēidis morientis, Plin. 9, 5, 4, § 9.