portmanteau
Nouns
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(n) 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
- (n) a large travelling bag made of stiff leather Gladstone bag, Gladstone,