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trunk novel

trunk novel noun: a novel that is abandoned as a project by the writer, but retained for possible future use.

Noun

trunk novel (plural trunk novels)

  1. A novel that is abandoned as a project by the writer, but retained for possible future use.

Forms of trunk novel

pluraltrunk novels

Origin of trunk novel

From the idea of storing unused items in a trunk or chest.

Questions about trunk novel

What does trunk novel mean?
Trunk novel means a novel that is abandoned as a project by the writer, but retained for possible future use.
What part of speech is trunk novel?
Trunk novel is a noun.
What is the plural of trunk novel?
The plural of trunk novel is trunk novels.

Words near trunk novel in the dictionary

  1. trunk calls
  2. Trunk Cay
  3. trunk hose
  4. trunk line
  5. trunk lines
  6. trunk novel
  7. trunk novels
  8. trunk or treat
  9. trunk or treated
  10. trunk or treating
  11. trunk or treats

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