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bawil — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • portmanteau noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
  • suitcase noun A rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and belongings when travelling.

Senses

bawil is used for these senses in English:

  • portmanteau A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
  • suitcase A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

portmanteau — full definition

  1. noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
  2. adjective Combining two or more separate things or qualities into one.
  3. noun A large travelling case that opens into two equal compartments.