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1. (n.) portmanteau
Chiefly Brit. a case or bag to carry clothing in while traveling, esp. a leather trunk or suitcase that opens into two halves.
2. (adj.) portmanteau
combining or blending several items, features, or qualities:
a portmanteau show.
Etymology: (1880–85)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) blend, portmanteau word, portmanteau
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"
2. (noun) portmanteau, Gladstone, Gladstone bag
a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
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1. (noun) portmanteau
a bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys
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