eiderdown Definition
- 1the soft feathers of the female eider duck, used as stuffing for quilts and pillows
- 2a quilt or bed covering stuffed with eiderdown
Using eiderdown: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eiderdown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The eiderdown quilt was so warm and cozy that I didn't want to get out of bed.
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She bought a new pillow stuffed with eiderdown feathers.
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The jacket was lined with eiderdown to keep him warm in the cold weather.
eiderdown Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of eiderdown
from Middle English 'eyderdoune', from Old Norse 'æðardúnn', from 'æðar' (eider) + 'dúnn' (down)
Summary: eiderdown in Brief
Eiderdown [ˈaɪdərdaʊn] refers to the soft feathers of the female eider duck, which are used as stuffing for quilts and pillows. It can also refer to a quilt or bed covering stuffed with eiderdown. Examples of its use include 'The eiderdown quilt was so warm and cozy that I didn't want to get out of bed.' and 'She bought a new pillow stuffed with eiderdown feathers.'
