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  • noun Clothes worn at nighttime

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  • noun garments designed to be worn in bed

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night +‎ -wear

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  • Also called sleepwear. Negligee, nightgown, nightshirt, nightcap, peignoir, Pajamas, slip nightgown, etc.

    May 13, 2008