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    portmanteau word

    portmanteau word - Dictionary definition and meaning for word portmanteau word

    Definition
    (noun) a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
    Synonyms : blend , portmanteau
    Example Sentence
    • `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

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