Palavus
Palavus is a term used in some speculative linguistic and literary contexts to denote a mode of speech characterized by intensified word play, prolonged discourse, and self-referential rhetoric. The concept is not part of formal linguistics; it appears primarily in discussions of experimental poetry, postmodern rhetoric, or language-centered fiction, where speech is treated as performance rather than straightforward communication. In palavus, speech often foregrounds linguistic texture—repetition, alliteration, neologisms, and syntactic looping—sometimes at the expense of propositional clarity.
Etymology and origins: The form palavus is neo-Latin in appearance, drawing on roots such as palavra (word)
Usage and interpretations: In fiction, palavus can describe passages where dialogue becomes a performative act, emphasizing
See also: palaver, logorrhea, verbal tic, linguistic performance. Notes: Palavus is not a widely recognized term