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ventriloquist

nounmasculine/vẽ.tɾiˈlɔ.kwu/low

ven·trí·lo·quo

Definition

A performer who practices ventriloquism, making it seem their voice is coming from elsewhere, usually from a dummy.
The ventriloquist entertained the children with his talking dummy.
He is one of the best ventriloquists in the country.
Common collocations
famous ventriloquistventriloquist showventriloquist dummy

Etymology

Do latim 'ventriloquus', de 'venter' (ventre) + 'loqui' (falar).

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