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Synonyms for portmanteau
pɔrtˈmæn toʊ, poʊrt-; ˌpɔrt mænˈtoʊ, ˌpoʊrt-; -toʊz, -toʊ; -ˈtoʊz, -ˈtoʊport·man·teau

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  1. blend, portmanteau word, portmanteaunoun

    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:
    blending, blend, portmanteau word

  2. portmanteau, Gladstone, Gladstone bagnoun

    a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

    Synonyms:
    blend, portmanteau word

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  1. portmanteaunoun

    Synonyms:
    valise, travelling bag

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