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Added 9 October 2026

nightgown

/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about nightgown at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women.

Origin

From Middle English nyght gowne. By surface analysis, night + gown.

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