"pbk" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pbk (not comparable)
  1. Abbreviation of paperback. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: paperback Synonyms: pbk
    Sense id: en-pbk-en-adj-YvsxSxi6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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