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dakimakura.

A body-length pillow, originating in Japan, which can be embraced or wrapped around one's body while sleeping.

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noun/dɑ.kiˈmɑ.kɚ.ə/General-American
  1. A body-length pillow, originating in Japan, which can be embraced or wrapped around one's body while sleeping.

Where this word comes from

From Japanese 抱き枕 (dakimakura), from 抱き (daki, “to embrace or cling”) + 枕 (makura, “pillow”).

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