Meaning
A very compact car.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English micro- Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥sós Proto-Celtic *karros Gaulish *karrosbor. Latin carrus Anglo-Norman carrebor. Middle English carre English car English microcar From micro- + car.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smart carsub-subcompact
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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