a. Obs. rare. [f. L. ēloqui-um eloquence + -OUS.] Eloquent.
1599. Nashe, Lenten Stuffe, in Harl. Misc., VI. 162. Eloquious hoarie beard, father Nestor, you were one of them.
1607. Heywood, Fayre Mayde Exchange, Wks. 1874, II. 54. Heer’s a most eloquious aire for the memory.
