A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Portmanteau
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A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearingapparel, etc., on journeys. Thackeray.
Portmanteau meaning & definition 1 of Portmanteau.
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The combination of two or more words to create a new word. Also known as a [frankenword] or [blend].
(sources: tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms and the wikipedia)
Portmanteau meaning & definition 2 of Portmanteau.
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a cliche and uncreative technique to form new words - almost anyone who can speak a language can fabricate words by butchering two perfectly good words and using cheap glue to form one ugly word
Portmanteau meaning & definition 3 of Portmanteau.
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an archaic word used by [prissy] [netymologists] on [Wikipedia] and [Word Spy] that means a blend word. A word formed by combining parts of two words
a two-compartment suitcase that has not been manufactured since the 1800s.
Portmanteau meaning & definition 4 of Portmanteau.
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A large leather suitcase. from French, port- (carry) and manteau (cloak). Source: Dictionary.com(www.dictionary.com), retrieved 11/19/05.
Portmanteau meaning & definition 5 of Portmanteau.
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