ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Biloquium

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Biloquium is a noun meaning (rare) The ability to speak in two different voices, especially as a ventriloquist.

Meaning

(rare) The ability to speak in two different voices, especially as a ventriloquist.

Example Sentences

"You are not apprized of the existence of a power which I possess. I know not by what name to call it. [* Biloquium, or ventrilocution. Sound is varied according to the variations of direction and distance. . . .] It enables me to mimic exactly the voice of another, and to modify the sound so that it shall appear to come from what quarter, and be uttered at what distance I please."

Synonyms for biloquium

Depending on context, synonyms include biloquism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include biloquism, ventriloquy, gastriloquism, ventriloquism, vent, gastriloquy.

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