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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. |
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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"). |
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