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Meaning of word portmanteau word from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

portmanteau word noun

Meaning : A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings.

Example : `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 : blend, portmanteau

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