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Otomanguean

noun
Oto·​man·​gue·​an | \ ˌōtəˈmäŋ(ˌ)gāən\
plural -s

Definition of Otomanguean

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

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History and Etymology for Otomanguean

blend of Otomian and Mangue entry 2 + -an

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