Portmanteau

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1. Noun

A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys.

2. Noun

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"
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