The difference between Frankenword and Portmanteau
When used as nouns, frankenword means a word formed by combining two (or more) other words, whereas portmanteau means a large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
Portmanteau is also verb with the meaning: to make a portmanteau word.
Portmanteau is also adjective with the meaning: made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.
check bellow for the other definitions of Frankenword and Portmanteau
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Frankenword as a noun (neologism):
A word formed by combining two (or more) other words; a portmanteau.
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Portmanteau as a noun:
A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
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Portmanteau as a noun (Australia, dated):
A schoolbag; often shortened to port or school port
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Portmanteau as a noun (archaic):
A hook on which to hang clothing.
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Portmanteau as an adjective (attributive, linguistics):
Made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.
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Portmanteau as a noun (linguistics):
A portmanteau word.
Examples:
"synonyms: blend frankenword portmanteau word"
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Portmanteau as a verb:
To make a portmanteau word.