portmanteau
/pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ//pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/
noun
- 1
A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
- 2
A schoolbag.
- 3
A hook on which to hang clothing.
noun
- 1
A portmanteau word.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To make a portmanteau word.
adjective
- 1
Made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.
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