Otomanguean

noun

Oto·​man·​gue·​an

ˌōtəˈmäŋ(ˌ)gāən

plural -s

: a language stock of Mexico and Guatemala comprising the Otomian, Popolocan, Triquean, and Chorotigan language families

Word History

Etymology

blend of Otomian and Mangue entry 2 + -an

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