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单词 pauciloquent
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Definition of pauciloquent in English:

pauciloquent

adjective pɔːˈsɪləkw(ə)nt
rare
  • That uses few words in speech or conversation; laconic.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin pauci- + -loquent, after pauciloquy. Compare post-classical Latin pauciloquus that speaks little, of few words.

 
 

Definition of pauciloquent in US English:

pauciloquent

adjectivepɔːˈsɪləkw(ə)nt
rare
  • That uses few words in speech or conversation; laconic.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin pauci- + -loquent, after pauciloquy. Compare post-classical Latin pauciloquus that speaks little, of few words.

 
 
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