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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| security blanket | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a policy of temporary secrecy by police or those in charge of security, in order to protect a person, place, etc, threatened with danger, from further risk |
| 2. | a baby's blanket, soft toy, etc, to which a baby or young child becomes very attached, using it as a comforter |
| 3. | informal anything used or thought of as providing reassurance |
security blanket
Something that dispels anxiety, as in I always carry my appointments calendar; it's my security blanket. This colloquial term, dating from about 1960, was at first (and still is) used for the blanket or toy or other object held by a young child to reduce anxiety.