"monster under the bed" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monsters under the bed [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|monsters under the bed}} monster under the bed (plural monsters under the bed)
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see monster, under, the, bed.
    Sense id: en-monster_under_the_bed-en-noun-AH6DzIaQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 66 34
  2. An unreasonable and childish fear.
    Sense id: en-monster_under_the_bed-en-noun-CNBN2Uhc

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