| n. | 1. | A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys. |
| Noun | 1. | portmanteau - 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" Synonyms: portmanteau word, blend |
| 2. | portmanteau - a large travelling bag made of stiff leather Synonyms: Gladstone bag, Gladstone |