portmanteau (n.)

  1. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; `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

    [ Syn: blend , portmanteau word ]

  2. a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

    [ Syn: gladstone , gladstone bag ]

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