"sleepiphany" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /slɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/, /slɪˈpɪf.ni/, /slɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/
Etymology: Blend of sleep + epiphany. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sleep|epiphany}} Blend of sleep + epiphany Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} sleepiphany
  1. An illuminating realization or discovery revealed in a dream or during sleep.
    Sense id: en-sleepiphany-en-noun-K95wou3c Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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