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单词 pillow word
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Definition of pillow word in English:

pillow word

noun ˈpɪləʊ wəːd
  • In Japanese classical verse: a decorative word or short phrase placed before a name or other word, for the sake of imagery, euphony, metre, or solemnity.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850–1935), Japanologist. From pillow + word, after Japanese makura-kotoba pillow word.

Definition of pillow word in US English:

pillow word

nounˈpɪləʊ wəːd
  • In Japanese classical verse: a decorative word or short phrase placed before a name or other word, for the sake of imagery, euphony, metre, or solemnity.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850–1935), Japanologist. From pillow + word, after Japanese makura-kotoba pillow word.

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