"mini-van" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mini-vans [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + van; more at minivan. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini-|van}} mini- + van Head templates: {{en-noun}} mini-van (plural mini-vans)
  1. (dated) Alternative spelling of minivan. Tags: alt-of, alternative, dated Alternative form of: minivan
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