"pillowbook" meaning in English

See pillowbook in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: pillowbooks [plural]
Etymology: From pillow + book. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pillow|book}} pillow + book Head templates: {{en-noun}} pillowbook (plural pillowbooks)
  1. A journal-type book kept to record sexual dreams and escapades. It is usually for the reader's eyes only. Categories (topical): Books Related terms: diary
    Sense id: en-pillowbook-en-noun-t7GUZoNB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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            "Mass media",
            "Culture",
            "Entertainment",
            "Writing",
            "Media",
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