"biloquial" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: Probably coined by American novelist Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810). Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} biloquial (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Of, pertaining to, or possessing the ability to speak in two different voices, especially as a ventriloquist. Tags: not-comparable, rare Related terms: biloquism, biloquist, biloquium
    Sense id: en-biloquial-en-adj-iLginJSK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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