-lalia

1. a combining form used in the formation of nouns denoting abnormal or disordered forms of speech, as specified by the initial element:

   echolalia; glossolalia.

-lalia

combining_form

1. indicating a speech defect or abnormality

   coprolalia

   echolalia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lalia¹

< New Latin < Greek laliá talking, chatter, equivalent to lal ( eîn ) to chatter, babble + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lalia¹

New Latin, from Greek lalia chatter, from lalein to babble

Example Sentences

Then, as a tremendous crashing sea came over the waist, all the women but Lalia bolted and left us alone.

From Project Gutenberg

Some pious persons have called, among them a very devoted pasteur with his daughter, whose name is Lalia.

From Project Gutenberg