Main Entry: ¹pil·low

Pronunciation: \ˈpi-(ˌ)lō\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English pilwe, from Old English pyle (akin to Old High German pfuliwi), from Latin pulvinus

Date: before 12th century

1 a : a support for the head of a reclining person; especially : one consisting of a cloth bag filled with feathers, down, sponge rubber, or plastic fiber b : something resembling a pillow especially in form
2 : a cushion or pad tightly stuffed and used as a support for the design and tools in making lace with a bobbin

— pil·lowy \ˈpi-lə-wē\ adjective