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bavul — 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.
  • trunk verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.

Senses

bavul 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.
  • trunk A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.

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.

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