definition of
[portmanteau]

[1] #1 portmanteau n. [blend, portmanteau word] 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". wn

[2] #2 portmanteau n. [Gladstone, Gladstone bag] a large travelling bag made of stiff leather. wn