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English noun: portmanteau

1. portmanteau (communication) a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings


Samples`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.


Synonymsblend, portmanteau word


Broader (hypernym)coinage, neologism, neology


Domain usage membersbrunch, dandle, motel, shopaholic, smog, smogginess, workaholic

2. portmanteau (artifact) a large travelling bag made of stiff leather


SynonymsGladstone, Gladstone bag


Broader (hypernym)bag, grip, suitcase, traveling bag, travelling bag









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