| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,740,769,775 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
portmanteau word |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia, Hutchinson | 0.01 sec. |
portmanteau wordA word made up of two words; for example, "vlog" is derived from "video" and "log." Pronounced "port-man-tow," this French word refers to a two-compartment traveling bag. In Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass," portmanteau was used as a metaphor for "containing two words." How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
It is the case that the portmanteau word "diversity" tends to conflate bodies with perspectives, and this is an issue that needs constant critique. Lewis's agile mind is evident in the creation of portmanteau words and phrases such as Scandinavigating Norway ("The European City Song") and colored thunderwear ("Aurora Borealis"). The object of his seduction--or perhaps his seducer, for roles, like everything else, shift continually in this volume--is introduced as "Wide-eyed Anuncia," a portmanteau word containing both the Virgin Mary's annunciation and the spider-trickster figure Ananse. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|