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Variant of nightmare

nightmare Definition

night·mare (nīt′mer′)

noun

  1. Folklore, Historical an evil spirit believed to haunt and suffocate sleeping people
  2. a frightening dream, often accompanied by a sensation of oppression and helplessness
  3. any experience like a nightmare in its frightening or oppressing aspects

Etymology: ME nihtmare: see night & mare

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  1. ‹ nightmare
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  5. ‹ nightingale
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  8. ‹ nighthawk
  9. ‹ nightgown
  10. ‹ nightglow
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