📚 noun • entry_id 44172

nightcap

/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/

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Meanings (ES + gloss)

gorro de dormir

A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.

Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold.

Phrases

nightcap oak nightcapped

Word forms

night cap night-cap nightcaps