speaks in tongues

A form of speak in tongues — To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, especially when in a state of religious ecstasy; glossolalia.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of speak in tongues
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