pillow
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1pil·low

noun \ˈpi-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of PILLOW

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

Origin of PILLOW

Middle English pilwe, from Old English pyle (akin to Old High German pfuliwi), from Latin pulvinus
First Known Use: before 12th century

2pillow

verb

Definition of PILLOW

transitive verb
1
: to rest or lay on or as if on a pillow
2
: to serve as a pillow for
intransitive verb
: to lay or rest one's head on or as if on a pillow

First Known Use of PILLOW

1629

Rhymes with PILLOW

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