"bivvybag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bivvybags [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bivvybag (plural bivvybags)
  1. A lightweight, durable, waterproof bag, somewhat larger than a sleeping bag, that acts as an alternative to a tent. Synonyms: bivvy bag
    Sense id: en-bivvybag-en-noun-DhPtBMbf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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