portmanteau Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
portmanteau word; blend.
- `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
- `motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'
- `brunch' is a well-known portmanteau
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noun a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Gladstone; Gladstone bag.
WordNet
Port*man"teau noun
Etymology
F.Wordforms
Definitions
A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys. Thackeray.
