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pil·low·case
/
ˈpɪl
oʊˌkeɪs
/
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[
pil
-oh-keys
]
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noun
a removable sacklike covering, usually of cotton, drawn over a
pillow
.
Also called
pil·low·slip
/
ˈpɪl
oʊˌslɪp
/
Show Spelled
[
pil
-oh-slip
]
Show IPA
.
Origin:
1715–25;
pillow
+
case
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pillowcase
or
pillowslip
(ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs, ˈpɪləʊˌslɪp)
—
n
a removable washable cover of cotton, linen, nylon, etc, for a pillow
pillowslip
or
pillowslip
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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