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Word of the Day - glossolalia
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glossolalia
/ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪlɪə/
noun
mass noun
The
phenomenon of (apparently) speaking in an unknown language, especially in religious worship. It is practiced especially by Pentecostal and charismatic Christians.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek glōssa ‘language, tongue’ + lalia ‘speech’.
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Marie, in the throes of her passion, called out. Her glossolalia, certain praise of God.
