EIDERDOWN


Meaning of EIDERDOWN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: probably from German eiderdaune, from Icelandic æthardūnn, from æthar (gen. of æthur ) + dūnn down, from Old Norse — more at down

1. : the down of the eider valued for its lightness, softness, resiliency, and warmth

2. : a quilt or comforter ; especially : one filled with eiderdown

3. : a soft lightweight clothing fabric knitted or woven of wool, cotton, or man-made fibers and napped on one or both sides

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