a word that is invented by combining the beginning of one word and the end of another and keeping the meaning of each. For example motel is a portmanteau word that is a combination of motor and hotel.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is portmanteau word a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, portmanteau word is tagged as noun.
Does portmanteau word appear elsewhere on Lughet?
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