What is another word for ghost word?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊst wˈɜːd] (IPA) 
A ghost word refers to a word that was fabricated or invented mistakenly by a lexicographer or scribe, or a word that is so rare that it has no meaning and is not used in any language. Some synonyms to describe a ghost word include phantom word, spurious word, bogus word, or fictitious word. Such words can appear in dictionaries, but they are incorrect or have no place in any language. They can be the result of an error during the transcription process or an accidental formation of a word. In some cases, ghost words can be amusing, while others can be confusing and misleading.
