(n) a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings, Syn. portmanteau, portmanteau word, 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
(n) erect perennial aquatic herb of Europe and North America having submerged spongy leaves and pendulous racemes of blue flowers above the water, Syn. Lobelia dortmanna
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n.; pl.Portmanteaus [ F. porte-manteau; porter to carry + manteau a cloak, mantle. See Port to carry, and Mantle. ] A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]