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portmanteau word meaning and definition
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Definition of portmanteau word (noun)
- 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"
- synonyms: blend, portmanteau
Source: Princeton University Wordnet