Lalo

¹

[ la-loh ]

noun

1. (Vic·tor An·toine) E·douard [veek-, tawr, ah, n, -, twan, ey-, dwar], 1832–92, French composer.

lalo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “speech,” “speech defect,” used in the formation of compound words:

   laloplegia.

Lalo

/ ˈlɑːləʊ /

noun

1. Lalo(Victor-Antoine-)Édouard18231892MFrenchMUSIC: composer ( Victor-Antoine- ) Édouard (edwar). 1823–92, French composer of Spanish descent. His works include the Symphonie espagnole (1873) and the ballet Namouna (1882)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lalo¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek lálos talkative, chattering; -lalia

Example Sentences

Lalo insisted during a recent interview that they encountered Chito “and his people by accident.”

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Lalo said he reported the kidnapping to his ICE handlers, which was confirmed by a former federal agent familiar with the case.

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The leaves are dried, and made into a powder called "lalo," which is used by West Africans as a condiment.

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A tendency towards the employment of curious rhythms often imparts a peculiar "cachet" to Lalo's compositions.

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The baobab is emollient and mucilaginous; the pulverized leaves constitute lalo, which the natives mix with their daily food.

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Lalo had distinct originality, discernible in his employment of curious rhythmic devices.

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Thus, when nearly fifty years of age, Lalo found himself in difficulties.

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