"Linus blanket" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Linus blankets [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the character Linus van Pelt in Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Linus blanket (plural Linus blankets)
  1. A blanket, or other object or belief, etc. that an insecure person clings to as a source of comfort. Wikipedia link: Linus van Pelt
    Sense id: en-Linus_blanket-en-noun-GATT88Bu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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