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voluble

vol·u·ble [ vóllyəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. talking great deal: talking easily and at length, or involving lengthy talking

2. twining: twining or twisting

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin volubilis< volvere "to roll"]

vol·u·bil·i·ty [ vòllyə bíllətee ] noun
vol·u·bly [ vóllyəblee ] adverb
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