"nightdream" meaning in All languages combined

See nightdream on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /naɪtdɹiːm/ [UK] Forms: nightdreams [plural]
Etymology: From night + dream. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|night|dream}} night + dream Head templates: {{en-noun}} nightdream (plural nightdreams)
  1. A dream that is experienced while sleeping at night, as distinguished from a daydream. Related terms: nightmare
    Sense id: en-nightdream-en-noun-rW~sV7Sx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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