Coloquies

/ˈkoʊloʊkwiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coloquy; conversations or discussions between two or more people, especially formal or philosophical ones.

Etymology

From Latin 'colloquium' (conversation), combining 'col-' (together) + 'loqui' (to speak). The English form 'coloquy' is an archaic or literary variant of the more common 'colloquy'.

Kelly Says

Medieval scholars loved using 'coloquies' as a literary format—imagine reading a whole book that's just two wise people having a deep conversation about philosophy or religion!

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