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eiderdown

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ei·​der·​down | \ ˈī-dər-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce eiderdown (audio) \

Definition of eiderdown

1 : the down of the eider
2 : a comforter filled with eiderdown
3 : a soft lightweight clothing fabric knitted or woven and napped on one or both sides

Examples of eiderdown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 How many homes have pressed sheets, or towels and robes as soft and white and warm as eiderdown? — Kevin Doyle, WSJ, "24 Famous Globe-Trotters on the Hotels They Love Most," 27 Apr. 2018 Fluffy eiderdown duvets and crisp Georg Jensen damask linens offer the right dose of European pampering. — Condé Nast Traveler, "House of Finn Juhl Hakuba," 18 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of eiderdown

1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for eiderdown

probably from German Eiderdaune, from Icelandic æthardūnn, from æthur + dūnn down entry 7

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eiderdown

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English Language Learners Definition of eiderdown

: soft feathers that come from ducks and that are used in warm clothing and bed covers
: a bed cover made with eiderdown

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