A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
A game of curling.
An early form of rap music.
To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
To talk at length.
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
A collection of essays, articles or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.