"portmantologism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: portmantologisms [plural]
Etymology: From portmanteau + -ology + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|portmanteau|ology|ism}} portmanteau + -ology + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun}} portmantologism (plural portmantologisms)
  1. A portmanteau word. Synonyms: blend, frankenword, portmanteau, portmanteau word

Inflected forms

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