paralexicon

发音

/pæɹəˈlɛksɪkɒn/

词形变化

paralexica 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.g. a formal register, ritual language or secret cant, code switching

    A frequent function of the paralexicon is secrecy. […] Sometimes the paralexicon is acquired during childhood as a first language, Ma'a [a paralexicon of Mbugu] for example. In many cases it is acquired later, such as registers of respect, initiation languages and languages created by adolescents.

词源

* para- + lexicon

来源：wiktionary