Definition of Pillion

1. Noun. A seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc..

Generic synonyms: Seat

Definition of Pillion

1. n. A panel or cushion saddle; the under pad or cushion of saddle; esp., a pad or cushion put on behind a man's saddle, on which a woman may ride.

Definition of Pillion

1. Noun. A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider. ¹

2. Noun. A similar second saddle on a motorcycle for a passenger. ¹

3. Noun. The person riding in the pillion. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pillion

1. a pad or cushion for an extra rider on a horse or motorcycle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pillion

1. A panel or cushion saddle; the under pad or cushion of saddle; especially, a pad or cushion put on behind a man's saddle, on which a woman may ride. "His [a soldier's] shank pillion without stirrups." (Spenser) Origin: Ir. Pillin, pilliun (akin to Gael. Pillean, pillin), fr. Ir. & Gael. Pill, peall, a skin or hide, prob. Fr. L. Pellis. See Pell, Fell skin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pillion

pillars of the community
pillau
pillaus
pillbox
pillboxes
pillbug
pilled
pilled-up
piller
pillery
pillet
pillhead
pillheads
pilling
pillings
pillion (current term)
pillioned
pillions
pilliwinks
pillock
pillocks
pilloried
pillories
pillorize
pillorized
pillorizes
pillorizing
pillory
pillorying
pillow

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