"Tadoma" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Winthrop "Tad" Chapman and Oma Simpson, the first two learners. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tadoma
  1. A tactile method of communication used by deafblind people, based on feeling movement and vibration around the jawline. Wikipedia link: Tadoma
    Sense id: en-Tadoma-en-name-7chKlal9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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