"night diaper" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-night diaper.wav Forms: night diapers [plural]
Etymology: So called because it is intended to be worn at night. Head templates: {{en-noun}} night diaper (plural night diapers)
  1. (Canada, US) Synonym of nighttime diaper. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: nighttime diaper [synonym, synonym-of]

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