somniloquy

/ sɒmˈnɪləkwɪ /

noun

1. rare.
   the act of talking in one's sleep

Derived Forms

• somˈniloquous, adjective
• somˈniloquist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of somniloquy¹

C19: from Latin somnus sleep + loqui to speak; compare soliloquy

Example Sentences

"How long are we going to wait out here?" complained Nawin in his somniloquy.

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