单词 | portmanteau |
释义 | Word Frequency portmanteau(pɔːtˈmæntəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -teaus or -teaux (-təʊz) 1. (formerly) a large travelling case made of stiff leather, esp one hinged at the back so as to open out into two compartments 2. (modifier) embodying several uses or qualities the heroine is a portmanteau figure of all the virtues Also called: portmantle Word origin C16: from French: cloak carrier, from porter to carry + manteau cloak, mantle |
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