speechlessness

speechlessness
See speechlessly.

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  • speechlessness — speech·less·ness || spɪːtʃnɪs n. temporary inability to speak due to a strong emotion; muteness, inability to speak …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • dumb cane — a West Indian foliage plant, Dieffenbachia seguine, of the arum family, having yellow blotched leaves that cause temporary speechlessness when chewed. Also called mother in law plant. [1690 1700] * * * ▪ plant       any of about 30 species of… …   Universalium

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