Pillow Book Definition
noun
A book containing erotic images and texts, often intended as a guide to sexual practices.
American Heritage
A literary collection of loosely connected personal observations.
American Heritage
Origin of Pillow Book
Sense 2, from translation of Japanese Makura no Sōshi the title of such a book by Sei Shonagon (c. 966–1017), Japanese court lady and author (makura pillow) (no relational particle) (sōshi album leaves)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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