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English to English noun
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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
source: wordnet30
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a large travelling bag made of stiff leather | | source: wordnet30
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A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys. | | source: webster1913
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