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mi·cro·bus

(mī′krō-bŭs′)
n. pl. mi·cro·bus·es or mi·cro·bus·ses
A very small bus, often constructed on a van or car chassis.
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microbus

(ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbʌs)
n
(Automotive Engineering) US a large van which has seats in the back for passengers, and windows along its sides
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microbus

[ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbʌs] N (Aut) → microbús m
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