1. (n.) Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion.

2. (n.) Fig.: Whatever produces the effect of moving and persuasive speech.

3. (n.) That which is eloquently uttered or written.

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