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ənoun, plural -quies.
1.
a conversational exchange; dialogue.
2.
a conference.
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Colloquy
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example Sentences
- When my husband bent down to pick them up the following colloquy ensued.
- These comments are clearly anti-male and serve no purpose in this colloquy.
- He eavesdropped on the secret colloquy of my vital organs.
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Word Origin & History
colloquy
1560s, from L. colloquium "conversation," lit. "a speaking together," from co- "together" + -loquium "speaking," from loqui "to speak."
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