† eˈloquious,a.Obs.rare. [f. L. ēloqui-um eloquence + -ous.] Eloquent. 1599Nashe Lent. Stuffe Harl. Misc. VI. 162 Eloquious hoarie beard, father Nestor, you were one of them.1607Heywood Fayre Mayde ExchangeWks. 1874 II. 54 Heer's a most eloquious aire for the memory.