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ventriloquist

Pronunciation: /vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪst/
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Definition of ventriloquist

noun

  • a person, especially an entertainer, who can make their voice appear to come from somewhere else, typically a dummy of a person or animal.

Derivatives

ventriloquial

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛntrɪˈləʊkwɪəl/
adjective

ventriloquism

noun

ventriloquize

(also ventriloquise) verb

ventriloquy

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin ventriloquium (from Latin venter 'belly' + loqui 'speak') + -ist

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